CVE-2018-14667
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitRichfaces vulnerable to arbitrary code execution
Published May 13, 2022 · Updated Oct 22, 2025 · Also known as GHSA-j7mw-7crr-658v
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-14667 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting RichFaces (Redhat), Enterprise Linux (Redhat), org.richfaces:richfaces-core (maven).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Sep 28, 2023. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including org.richfaces:richfaces-core 3.3.4, RichFaces <=3.3.4, RichFaces 0:3.3.1-6.SP3_patch_03.ep5.el6.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
74%
Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
The RichFaces Framework 3.X through 3.3.4 is vulnerable to Expression Language (EL) injection via the UserResource resource. A remote, unauthenticated attacker could exploit this to execute arbitrary code using a chain of java serialized objects via org.ajax4jsf.resource.UserResource$UriData.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Sep 28, 2023 | Oct 19, 2023 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Sep 28, 2023 | Oct 19, 2023 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Sep 28, 2023 | Oct 19, 2023 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Sep 28, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
8 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| RichFacesRedhat | >= affected 3.X through 3.3.4 | 3.3.4 |
| Enterprise LinuxRedhat | 5.0, 6.0 | n/a |
| org.richfaces:richfaces-coremaven | See advisory | 3.3.4 |
Patched Releases
org.richfaces:richfaces-core
3.3.4
RichFaces
<=3.3.4, 0:3.3.1-6.SP3_patch_03.ep5.el6, 0:3.3.1-9.SP3_patch_03.ep5.el5
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 13, 2022
Added to CISA KEV
Sep 28, 2023
Added to Industry KEV feed
Sep 28, 2023
Added to CIRCL KEV
Sep 28, 2023
Added to ENISA EUVD
Sep 28, 2023
Last updated
Oct 22, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
References
- advisoryhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156663/Richsploit-RichFaces-Exploitation-Toolkit.html
- advisoryRHSA-2018:3517
- advisoryRHSA-2018:3518
- advisoryRHSA-2018:3519
- advisoryRHSA-2018:3581
FAQ
Common Questions.
The RichFaces Framework 3.X through 3.3.4 is vulnerable to Expression Language (EL) injection via the UserResource resource.
Affected: RichFaces (Redhat) versions >= affected 3.X through 3.3.4; Enterprise Linux (Redhat) versions 5.0, 6.0; org.richfaces:richfaces-core (maven). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Sep 28, 2023.
Yes. It was added on Sep 28, 2023 with a federal remediation due date of Oct 19, 2023.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including org.richfaces:richfaces-core 3.3.4, RichFaces <=3.3.4, RichFaces 0:3.3.1-6.SP3_patch_03.ep5.el6.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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