CVE-2018-14667: Red Hat JBoss RichFaces Framework Expression Language Injection Vulnerability

Published Oct 15, 2018
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Updated

Red Hat JBoss RichFaces Framework contains an expression language injection vulnerability via the UserResource resource. A remote, unauthenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute malicious code using a chain of Java serialized objects via org.ajax4jsf.resource.UserResource$UriData.

Other sources

The RichFaces Framework 3.X through 3.3.4 is vulnerable to Expression Language (EL) injection via the UserResource resource. A remote, unauthenticated attacker could exploit this to execute arbitrary code using a chain of java serialized objects via org.ajax4jsf.resource.UserResource$UriData.

The RichFaces Framework 3.X through 3.3.4 is vulnerable to Expression Language (EL) injection via the UserResource resource. A remote, unauthenticated attacker could exploit this to execute arbitrary code using a chain of java serialized objects via org.ajax4jsf.resource.UserResource$UriData.

Red Hat

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.richfaces:richfaces-core<3.3.4
3.3.4
redhat Richfaces>=3.1.0<=3.3.4
redhat Enterprise Linux=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=6.0
Red Hat JBoss RichFaces Framework

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.richfaces:richfaces-core to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.3.4

Event History

Oct 15, 2018
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:48 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Nov 6, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 13, 2022
Advisory Published
01:17 AM
Sep 28, 2023
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-14667?

CVE-2018-14667 has been classified with a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-14667?

To remediate CVE-2018-14667, upgrade JBoss RichFaces Framework to version 3.3.4 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2018-14667?

CVE-2018-14667 affects users of Red Hat JBoss RichFaces Framework versions prior to 3.3.4.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-14667?

CVE-2018-14667 is an expression language injection vulnerability that can be exploited to execute malicious code.

5

Can CVE-2018-14667 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-14667 can be exploited by remote, unauthenticated attackers.

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