How severe is CVE-2018-14371?

CVE-2018-14371 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-14371 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-14371?

CVE-2018-14371 affects Eclipse Mojarra. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14371?

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-2018-14371 published?

CVE-2018-14371 was published on 2018-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-14371

CVE-2018-14371 is a high-severity vulnerability in Eclipse Mojarra with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Eclipse Mojarra
Published: 2018-07-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The getLocalePrefix function in ResourceManager.java in Eclipse Mojarra before 2.3.7 is affected by Directory Traversal via the loc parameter. A remote attacker can download configuration files or Java bytecodes from applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-14371?: The getLocalePrefix function in ResourceManager.java in Eclipse Mojarra before 2.3.7 is affected by Directory Traversal via the loc parameter. A remote attacker can download configuration files or Java bytecodes from applications.
How severe is CVE-2018-14371?: CVE-2018-14371 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-14371 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-14371?: CVE-2018-14371 affects Eclipse Mojarra. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14371?: 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-2018-14371 published?: CVE-2018-14371 was published on 2018-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:eclipse:mojarra:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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