How severe is CVE-2014-7839?

CVE-2014-7839 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-7839 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-7839?

CVE-2014-7839 primarily affects Redhat Resteasy. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-7839?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-7839 published?

CVE-2014-7839 was published on 2014-11-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-7839

CVE-2014-7839 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Resteasy with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Redhat Resteasy
Published: 2014-11-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

DocumentProvider in RESTEasy 2.3.7 and 3.0.9 does not configure the (1) external-general-entities or (2) external-parameter-entities features, which allows remote attackers to conduct XML external entity (XXE) attacks via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-7839?: DocumentProvider in RESTEasy 2.3.7 and 3.0.9 does not configure the (1) external-general-entities or (2) external-parameter-entities features, which allows remote attackers to conduct XML external entity (XXE) attacks via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-7839?: CVE-2014-7839 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-7839 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-7839?: CVE-2014-7839 primarily affects Redhat Resteasy. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7839?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-7839 published?: CVE-2014-7839 was published on 2014-11-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:resteasy:2.3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:resteasy:3.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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