CVE-2014-0114
HighExploitedPublic exploitArbitrary code execution in Apache Commons BeanUtils
Published Jun 10, 2020 · Updated Oct 14, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2014-0114, DLA-57-1, DSA-2940-1, GHSA-p66x-2cv9-qq3v, ROOT-APP-MAVEN-CVE-2014-0114, UBUNTU-CVE-2014-0114, USN-4766-1, USN-8322-2
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-0114 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Commons Beanutils (Apache), Struts (Apache), hadoop-fips-3.5 (chainguard) and 22 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since May 11, 2022. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including apache-commons-beanutils 1.9.1, apache-commons-beanutils 1.11.0-7.3.1, apache-commons-beanutils 1.9.4-3.7.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
99%
Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Apache Commons BeanUtils, as distributed in lib/commons-beanutils-1.8.0.jar in Apache Struts 1.x through 1.3.10 and in other products requiring commons-beanutils through 1.9.2, does not suppress the class property, which allows remote attackers to "manipulate" the ClassLoader and execute arbitrary code via the class parameter, as demonstrated by the passing of this parameter to the getClass method of the ActionForm object in Struts 1.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | May 11, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
150 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Commons BeanutilsApache | See advisory | 1.9.1 |
| StrutsApache | 1.0, 1.0.2, 1.1, 1.1-b1, 1.1-b2, 1.1-b3, 1.1-rc1, 1.1-rc2 | 1.2.9-4jpp.8.el5_10 |
| hadoop-fips-3.5chainguard | See advisory | 3.5.0-r12 |
| libstruts1.2-javadebian | See advisory | 1.2.9-4+deb6u1 |
| libcommons-beanutils-javaubuntu | See advisory | 1.9.2-3ubuntu0.1~esm2 |
Patched Releases
apache-commons-beanutils
1.9.1, 1.11.0-7.3.1, 1.9.4-3.7
apache-commons-beanutils-javadoc
1.11.0-7.3.1, 1.9.4-3.7
apache-commons-validator
1.10.1-1.1
apache-commons-validator-javadoc
1.10.1-1.1
apache2-mod_wsgi
3.3-5.7.17
auditlog-keeper
0.2.3+git.1417708457.eabd1a9-0.7.58
auditlog-keeper-rdbms
0.2.3+git.1417708457.eabd1a9-0.7.58
auditlog-keeper-spacewalk-validator
0.2.3+git.1417708457.eabd1a9-0.7.58
auditlog-keeper-syslog
0.2.3+git.1417708457.eabd1a9-0.7.58
auditlog-keeper-xmlout
0.2.3+git.1417708457.eabd1a9-0.7.58
cobbler
2.2.2-0.54.9
Commons Beanutils
1.9.1-1ubuntu0.1~esm1, 1.9.2-1, 1.9.2-3ubuntu0.1~esm1, 1.9.2-3ubuntu0.1~esm2, 1.9.3-1ubuntu0.1~esm1
commons-beanutils:commons-beanutils
1.8.3-aikido.2, 1.9.4, 1.9.4-aikido.2
google-gson
2.2.4-0.7.52
hadoop-fips-3.5
3.5.0-r12
io.root.commons-beanutils:commons-beanutils
1.8.3-root.io.2, 1.9.4-root.io.1, 1.9.4-root.io.2
libcommons-beanutils-java
1.9.2-3ubuntu0.1~esm2
libcommons-beanutils-java-doc
1.9.2-3ubuntu0.1~esm2
libstruts1.2-java
1.2.9-4+deb6u1, 1.2.9-5+deb7u1
libyaml-0-2
0.1.3-0.10.16.11
oracle-config
1.1-0.10.10.16
osa-dispatcher
5.11.33.7-0.7.16
perl-auditlog-keeper-client
0.2.3+git.1417708457.eabd1a9-0.7.58
perl-Class-Singleton
1.4-4.13.38
perl-NOCpulse-Object
1.26.13.2-0.7.13
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 10, 2020
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 11, 2022
Last updated
Oct 14, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
- CWE-470 Use of Externally-Controlled Input to Select Classes or Code ('Unsafe Reflection')
References
- advisoryRHSA-2014:0474
- advisoryRHSA-2014:0497
- advisoryRHSA-2014:0498
- advisoryRHSA-2014:0500
- advisoryRHSA-2014:0511
FAQ
Common Questions.
Apache Commons BeanUtils, as distributed in lib/commons-beanutils-1.8.0.jar in Apache Struts 1.x through 1.3.10 and in other products requiring commons-beanutils through 1.9.2, does not suppress the class property, which allows remote attackers to "manipulate" the ClassLoader and execute arbitrary code via the class p…
Affected: Commons Beanutils (Apache); Struts (Apache) versions 1.0, 1.0.2, 1.1, 1.1-b1, 1.1-b2, 1.1-b3, 1.1-rc1, 1.1-rc2; hadoop-fips-3.5 (chainguard), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since May 11, 2022.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including apache-commons-beanutils 1.9.1, apache-commons-beanutils 1.11.0-7.3.1, apache-commons-beanutils 1.9.4-3.7.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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