How severe is CVE-2014-8125?

CVE-2014-8125 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-8125 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8125?

CVE-2014-8125 primarily affects Redhat Drools. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8125?

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-2014-8125 published?

CVE-2014-8125 was published on 2015-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8125

CVE-2014-8125 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Drools with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Redhat Drools
Published: 2015-04-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in Drools and jBPM before 6.2.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or possibly have other unspecified impact via a crafted BPMN2 file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8125?: XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in Drools and jBPM before 6.2.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or possibly have other unspecified impact via a crafted BPMN2 file.
How severe is CVE-2014-8125?: CVE-2014-8125 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-8125 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8125?: CVE-2014-8125 primarily affects Redhat Drools. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8125?: 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-2014-8125 published?: CVE-2014-8125 was published on 2015-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:drools:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:jbpm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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