CVE-2018-14667
Confirmed PUBLISHEDThe RichFaces Framework 3.X through 3.3.4 is vulnerable to Expression Language (EL) injection via the UserResource resource. A remote,...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
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.
- CVE Published
- Nov 06, 2018
- Exploitation Reported
- Sep 28, 2023
- CVSS
- 9.8 Critical
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [UNKNOWN] |
RichFaces
|
affected 3.X through 3.3.4 |
Affected |
CVE References
- RHSA-2018:3519 access.redhat.com · Vendor Advisory https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3519
- RHSA-2018:3581 access.redhat.com · Vendor Advisory https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3581
- RHSA-2018:3518 access.redhat.com · Vendor Advisory https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3518
- RHSA-2018:3517 access.redhat.com · Vendor Advisory https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3517
- 1042037 securitytracker.com · VDB Entry http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042037
Show 3 more references
- 20200313 RichFaces exploitation toolkit seclists.org · Mailing List http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Mar/21
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi bugzilla.redhat.com · CVE Record https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-14667
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/156663/Richsploit-RichFaces-Exploitati... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156663/Richsploit-RichFaces-Expl...
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2023-09-28 00:00 UTC |
No detection artifacts or sensor request patterns are available for this CVE yet.
Check back as sensor telemetry and scanner integrations are updated.
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users.
CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2023-09-28 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2018-11-23 06:44:49 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nessus | https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/118943 | Jun 02, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2019-09-23 07:45:01 UTC · 8 stars
CVE-2018-14667-poc Richfaces漏洞环境及PoC
github · Created 2018-11-30 04:06:08 UTC · 50 stars
All about CVE-2018-14667; From what it is to how to successfully exploit it.
github · Created 2018-11-28 07:35:28 UTC · 1 stars
about CVE-2018-14667 from RichFaces Framework 3.3.4
github · Created 2018-11-23 06:44:49 UTC · 2 stars
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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09:26 UTC about 1 year ago09:26 UTC · about 1 year ago
Nessus plugin available
Scanner coverage available
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00:00 UTC almost 3 years ago00:00 UTC · almost 3 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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06:44 UTC over 7 years ago06:44 UTC · over 7 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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22:00 UTC over 7 years ago22:00 UTC · over 7 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC almost 8 years ago00:00 UTC · almost 8 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
Automate This Intelligence with the Pro API
Confidence scoring, exploit status, sensor telemetry, PoCs, scanner integrations, mentions, and tags are available programmatically for VM, SOC, and CTI workflows.
Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2018-14667
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"title": "The RichFaces Framework 3.X through 3.3.4 is vulnerable to Expression Languag...",
"affected_vendor": "[UNKNOWN]",
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"affected_versions": [
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],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 9.8,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}