CVE-2014-7839

6.4 MEDIUM 2% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

DocumentProvider in RESTEasy 2.3.7 and 3.0.9 does not configure the (1) external-general-entities or (2) external-parameter-entities features, which allows remote attackers to conduct XML external entity (XXE) attacks via unspecified vectors.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 2.0% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2014-11-25 15:59 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 00:15 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 2.0% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 6.4 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2014-11-25 15:59 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 00:15 UTC
Exploit probability: 2.0% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-20 · Improper input validation
Record status: Modified

Affected

Redhat Resteasy 2.3.7
Redhat Resteasy 3.0.9

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 6.4

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: Partial
Integrity: None
Availability: Partial

Raw vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record