How severe is CVE-2014-1972?

CVE-2014-1972 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-1972 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-1972?

CVE-2014-1972 affects Apache Tapestry. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1972?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-1972 published?

CVE-2014-1972 was published on 2015-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-1972

CVE-2014-1972 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Tapestry with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Apache Tapestry
Published: 2015-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Apache Tapestry before 5.3.6 relies on client-side object storage without checking whether a client has modified an object, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) or execute arbitrary code via crafted serialized data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1972?: Apache Tapestry before 5.3.6 relies on client-side object storage without checking whether a client has modified an object, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) or execute arbitrary code via crafted serialized data.
How severe is CVE-2014-1972?: CVE-2014-1972 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-1972 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-1972?: CVE-2014-1972 affects Apache Tapestry. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1972?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-1972 published?: CVE-2014-1972 was published on 2015-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:tapestry:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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