How severe is CVE-2014-8152?

CVE-2014-8152 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8152 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8152?

CVE-2014-8152 primarily affects Apache Santuario Xml Security For Java. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8152?

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

When was CVE-2014-8152 published?

CVE-2014-8152 was published on 2015-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8152

CVE-2014-8152 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Santuario Xml Security For Java with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-254.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-254
Affected product: Apache Santuario Xml Security For Java
Published: 2015-01-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Apache Santuario XML Security for Java 2.0.x before 2.0.3 allows remote attackers to bypass the streaming XML signature protection mechanism via a crafted XML document.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8152?: Apache Santuario XML Security for Java 2.0.x before 2.0.3 allows remote attackers to bypass the streaming XML signature protection mechanism via a crafted XML document.
How severe is CVE-2014-8152?: CVE-2014-8152 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8152 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8152?: CVE-2014-8152 primarily affects Apache Santuario Xml Security For Java. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8152?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8152 published?: CVE-2014-8152 was published on 2015-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:santuario_xml_security_for_java:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:santuario_xml_security_for_java:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:santuario_xml_security_for_java:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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