CVE-2014-0050
HighPublic exploitMultipartStream.java in Apache Commons FileUpload before 1.3.1, as used in Apache Tomcat, JBoss Web, and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a crafted Content-Type header that bypasses a loop's intended…
Published Sep 28, 2022 · Updated Oct 7, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2014-0050, DSA-2856-1, GHSA-xx68-jfcg-xmmf, UBUNTU-CVE-2014-0050
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-0050 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Commons Fileupload (Apache), Tomcat (Apache), Retail Applications (Oracle) and 22 more products.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Commons Fileupload 1.3, Commons Fileupload 1.4-1.9, apache-commons-fileupload-javadoc 1.4-1.9.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
83%
Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
MultipartStream.java in Apache Commons FileUpload before 1.3.1, as used in Apache Tomcat, JBoss Web, and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a crafted Content-Type header that bypasses a loop's intended exit conditions.
Affected Products
150 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Commons FileuploadApache | 1.0, 1.1, 1.1.1, 1.2, 1.2.1, 1.2.2 | 1.3 |
| TomcatApache | 7.0.0, 7.0.0-beta, 7.0.1, 7.0.10, 7.0.11, 7.0.12, 7.0.13, 7.0.14 | 8.0.36-3.3 |
| Retail ApplicationsOracle | 12.0, 12.0in, 13.0, 13.1, 13.2, 13.3, 13.4, 14.0 | n/a |
| libcommons-fileupload-javadebian | See advisory | 1.3.1-1 |
| tomcat7debian | See advisory | 7.0.28-4+deb7u1 |
Patched Releases
Commons Fileupload
1.3, 1.4-1.9
apache-commons-fileupload-javadoc
1.4-1.9
commons-fileupload:commons-fileupload
1.3.1
jakarta-commons-fileupload
1.1.1-125.11
jakarta-commons-fileupload-javadoc
1.1.1-125.11
jbossweb
0:7.3.0-2.Final_redhat_2.1.ep6.el5, 0:7.3.0-2.Final_redhat_2.1.ep6.el6
libcommons-fileupload-java
1.2.2-1+deb6u2, 1.2.2-1+deb7u2, 1.3.1-1
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat
7.0.52, 8.0.3
Tomcat
8.0.36-3.3
tomcat-admin-webapps
8.0.36-3.3
tomcat-docs-webapp
8.0.36-3.3
tomcat-el-3_0-api
8.0.36-3.3
tomcat-embed
8.0.36-3.3
tomcat-javadoc
8.0.36-3.3
tomcat-jsp-2_3-api
8.0.36-3.3
tomcat-jsvc
8.0.36-3.3
tomcat-lib
8.0.36-3.3
tomcat-servlet-3_1-api
8.0.36-3.3
tomcat-webapps
8.0.36-3.3
tomcat10
10.1.14-1.1
tomcat10-admin-webapps
10.1.14-1.1
tomcat10-doc
10.1.14-1.1
tomcat10-docs-webapp
10.1.14-1.1
tomcat10-el-5_0-api
10.1.14-1.1
tomcat10-embed
10.1.14-1.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 28, 2022
Last updated
Oct 7, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
- CWE-264
- CWE-835 Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')
References
- advisoryhttp://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2019-11777
- advisoryRHSA-2014:0252
- advisoryRHSA-2014:0253
- advisoryRHSA-2014:0373
- advisoryRHSA-2014:0400
FAQ
Common Questions.
MultipartStream.java in Apache Commons FileUpload before 1.3.1, as used in Apache Tomcat, JBoss Web, and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a crafted Content-Type header that bypasses a loop's intended exit conditions.
Affected: Commons Fileupload (Apache) versions 1.0, 1.1, 1.1.1, 1.2, 1.2.1, 1.2.2; Tomcat (Apache) versions 7.0.0, 7.0.0-beta, 7.0.1, 7.0.10, 7.0.11, 7.0.12, 7.0.13, 7.0.14; Retail Applications (Oracle) versions 12.0, 12.0in, 13.0, 13.1, 13.2, 13.3, 13.4, 14.0, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Commons Fileupload 1.3, Commons Fileupload 1.4-1.9, apache-commons-fileupload-javadoc 1.4-1.9.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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