CVE-2014-8114 UberFire Framework Improperly Restricts Paths
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or read arbitrary files in the UberFire Framework due to improper path restrictions in upload and download servlets.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-8114?
CVE-2014-8114 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Feb 2015. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The UberFire Framework 0.3.x does not properly restrict paths, which allows remote attackers to (1) execute arbitrary code by uploading crafted content to FileUploadServlet or (2) read arbitrary files via vectors involving FileDownloadServlet.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-8114?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.uberfire:uberfire-parent. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.uberfire:uberfire-parent Maven | From 0.3.0.Beta5 to 0.3.1.Final | None |
org.uberfire:uberfire-parent Maven | From 0.3.0.Beta5 to 0.3.1.Final | None |
Products include Redhat Uberfire.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8114?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-8114 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2014-8114 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-8114 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6h58-c7r7-g2hw.