Security readout for executives and security teams
PrimeFaces 5.x contains a weak encryption flaw that can allow remote code execution. For business leaders, the concern is direct compromise of Java web applications using this framework. The CVSS score is 9.8, and CISA lists the CVE in KEV, so it should be treated as an urgent exposure if present. Likely exposure is Java web applications using PrimeFaces 5.x, especially if internet-accessible. The bundle does not provide CPEs, exact subversion ranges, or downstream product names, so teams must confirm exposure from application dependency inventories and vendor guidance. Prioritize within the current emergency remediation queue. KEV listing, unauthenticated network reachability, and possible full application compromise make this a high-business-impact issue when PrimeFaces 5.x is present. Mitigation focus: Inventory applications for PrimeFaces 5.x usage.; Check PrimeFaces vendor issue guidance for fixed or safe versions.; Upgrade or replace affected PrimeFaces deployments when vendor guidance confirms remediation..
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- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/primefaces/primefaces/issues/1152CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://cryptosense.com/weak-encryption-flaw-in-primefaces/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- 43733CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-1000486CVE reference · government-resource
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