Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2018-14667 is a critical flaw in RichFaces 3.X through 3.3.4. An unauthenticated remote attacker could use it to run arbitrary code on affected Java web applications. CISA KEV listing means defenders should treat exposed legacy RichFaces deployments as urgent. Exposure is most likely in legacy Java web applications still using RichFaces 3.X through 3.3.4, including environments covered by relevant Red Hat advisories. The source bundle does not identify all downstream applications or deployment patterns. Prioritize this as an immediate legacy-application risk. The flaw is unauthenticated, remotely reachable, code-execution capable, and listed by CISA as known exploited. Focus first on internet-facing Java applications. Mitigation focus: Inventory Java applications for RichFaces 3.X through 3.3.4 usage.; Apply applicable vendor fixes from Red Hat advisories where relevant.; Upgrade or remove affected RichFaces components following vendor guidance..
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- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.0/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:3.0/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://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-14667CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- RHSA-2018:3519CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHSA-2018:3581CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHSA-2018:3518CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHSA-2018:3517CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2018-14667CVE reference · government-resource
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