CVE-2014-0054: The Jaxb2RootElementHttpMessageConverter in Spring MVC in Spring Framework before 3.2.8 and 4.0.0 before 4.0.2

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-0054?

spring framework: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; spring framework: upgrade to newer than 3.2.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-0054 being exploited?

CVE-2014-0054 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2014-0054 affect?

CVE-2014-0054 affects spring framework, spring framework. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). The Jaxb2RootElementHttpMessageConverter in Spring MVC in Spring Framework before 3.2.8 and 4.0.0 before 4.0.2 does not disable external entity resolution, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, cause a denial of service, an

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-0054?

Priority 49/100. EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited

This week

MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2014-0054 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting spring framework, spring framework. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Jaxb2RootElementHttpMessageConverter in Spring MVC in Spring Framework before 3.2.8 and 4.0.0 before 4.0.2 does not disable external entity resolution, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, cause a denial of service, and conduct CSRF attacks via crafted XML, aka an XML External Entity (XXE) issue. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2013-4152, CVE-2013-7315, and CVE-2013-6429.

Why this priority

EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	91.4% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2014-04-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: springsource · vmware

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-04-17 14:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

springsource spring framework DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0.0 · 3.0.0 m1 · 3.0.0 m2 · 3.0.0 m3 · 3.0.0 m4 · 3.0.0 rc1 · 3.0.0 rc2 · 3.0.0 rc3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy spring-framework || rpm -q spring-framework || spring-framework --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison spring-framework sudo apt install spring-framework=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold spring-framework

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list spring-framework sudo dnf downgrade spring-framework-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add spring-framework

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

vmware spring framework UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.2.7 · 3.0.6 · 3.0.7 · 3.1.0 · 3.1.1 · 3.1.2 · 3.1.3 · 3.1.4

Fixed in: newer than 3.2.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy spring-framework || rpm -q spring-framework || spring-framework --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.2.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade spring-framework

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade spring-framework

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-0054?

spring framework: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; spring framework: upgrade to newer than 3.2.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-0054 being exploited?

CVE-2014-0054 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-0054 affect?

CVE-2014-0054 affects spring framework, spring framework. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). The Jaxb2RootElementHttpMessageConverter in Spring MVC in Spring Framework before 3.2.8 and 4.0.0 before 4.0.2 does not disable external entity resolution, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, cause a denial of service, an

How urgent is CVE-2014-0054?

Priority 49/100. EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited

Software pages

Spring Framework vulnerabilities · VMware vulnerabilities

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