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Is CVE-2018-14667 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 28 Sep 2023

Gociux · Red Hat JBoss RichFaces Framework · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2018-14667, Red Hat JBoss RichFaces Framework Expression Language Injection Vulnerability, is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 28 Sep 2023, 1787 days after it was published. It affects Red Hat JBoss RichFaces Framework. If you run it, CISA's required action is: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

exploitedYesCISA KEV · 28 Sep 2023
ransomwareNot knownno confirmed use
EPSStop 1%among the most likely CVEs to be exploited
severity9.8CVSS 3.0 · critical
US federal due19 Oct 2023BOD 22-01 deadline

What it is

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.

VendorRed Hat (9 exploited CVEs in KEV)
ProductJBoss RichFaces Framework
VulnerabilityRed Hat JBoss RichFaces Framework Expression Language Injection Vulnerability
WeaknessCWE-94
Published6 Nov 2018
Added to KEV28 Sep 2023
Reported by (CNA)redhat

What to do

  1. Check whether you run it. Look for JBoss RichFaces Framework in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited Red Hat CVE at once.
  2. Apply the fix. Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
  3. If you can't patch today, take the affected service off the internet or restrict who can reach it, and check its logs for signs of compromise since 6 Nov 2018.
  4. Get told next time. Email alerts when CISA adds a CVE for Red Hat.

References

Questions

Is CVE-2018-14667 being exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2018-14667 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 28 Sep 2023, which means there is reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild.

Is CVE-2018-14667 used in ransomware attacks?

CISA does not list known ransomware use for it. That can change, and exploitation alone is reason to fix it first.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14667?

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Check Red Hat's advisory for the fixed versions, and if you can't patch quickly, restrict access to the affected JBoss RichFaces Framework and watch it for signs of compromise.

Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in September 2023 · Red Hat scorecard · act-now radar.

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