CVE-2014-0225

Description

When processing user provided XML documents, the Spring Framework 4.0.0 to 4.0.4, 3.0.0 to 3.2.8, and possibly earlier unsupported versions did not disable by default the resolution of URI references in a DTD declaration. This enabled an XXE attack.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.25%
Vendor Advisory pivotal.io
Affected: Pivotal Spring Framework
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://pivotal.io/security/cve-2014-0225 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-0225?
CVE-2014-0225 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-0225?
To fix CVE-2014-0225, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2014-0225 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2014-0225 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2014-0225?
CVE-2014-0225 affects Pivotal Spring Framework.
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