Vulnerability Description
Apache Standard Taglibs before 1.2.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or conduct external XML entity (XXE) attacks via a crafted XSLT extension in a (1) <x:parse> or (2) <x:transform> JSTL XML tag.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Standard Taglibs | <= 1.2.1 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-10/msg00033.html
- http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/tomcat-taglibs-user/201502.mbox/%3C8220Vendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130575/Apache-Standard-Taglibs-1.2.1-XXE-ReThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1695.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1838.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1839.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1840.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1841.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534772/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72809Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034934
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2551-1Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1376
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/8a20e48acb2a40be5130df91cf9d39d8ad931819894
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-0254?
CVE-2015-0254 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Apache Standard Taglibs before 1.2.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or conduct external XML entity (XXE) attacks via a crafted XSLT extension in a (1) <x:parse> or (2) <x:transform>...
How severe is CVE-2015-0254?
CVE-2015-0254 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-0254?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Standard Taglibs, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.