CVE-2014-0114: Apache Commons BeanUtils, as distributed in lib/commons-beanutils-1.8.0.jar in Apache Struts 1.x through 1.3.1

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-0114?

commons beanutils: upgrade to newer than 1.9.1; struts: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-0114 being exploited?

CVE-2014-0114 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-2014-0114 affect?

CVE-2014-0114 affects commons beanutils, struts. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Apache Commons BeanUtils, as distributed in lib/commons-beanutils-1.8.0.jar in Apache Struts 1.x through 1.3.10 and in other products requiring commons-beanutils through 1.9.2, does not suppress the class property, which allows remote attac

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-0114?

Priority 61/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

This week

HIGH 7.5WATCHLISTUPGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-0114 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting commons beanutils, struts. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Apache Commons BeanUtils, as distributed in lib/commons-beanutils-1.8.0.jar in Apache Struts 1.x through 1.3.10 and in other products requiring commons-beanutils through 1.9.2, does not suppress the class property, which allows remote attackers to "manipulate" the ClassLoader and execute arbitrary code via the class parameter, as demonstrated by the passing of this parameter to the getClass method of the ActionForm object in Struts 1.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	99.0% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2014-04-30
Last modified	2026-10-14

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

Last updated 2026-10-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-04-30 10:49 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-14 17:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apache commons beanutils UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.9.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.9.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy commons-beanutils || rpm -q commons-beanutils || commons-beanutils --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.9.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade commons-beanutils

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade commons-beanutils

Note

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

apache struts DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0 · 1.0.2 · 1.1 · 1.1 b1 · 1.1 b2 · 1.1 b3 · 1.1 rc1 · 1.1 rc2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy struts || rpm -q struts || struts --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison struts sudo apt install struts=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold struts

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

dnf --showduplicates list struts sudo dnf downgrade struts-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add struts

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Apache Struts < 1.3.10 / < 2.3.16.2 - ClassLoader Manipulation Remote Code Execution (Metasploit)
Metasploit: Apache Struts ClassLoader Manipulation Remote Code Execution

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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-2014-0114?

commons beanutils: upgrade to newer than 1.9.1; struts: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-0114 being exploited?

CVE-2014-0114 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-2014-0114 affect?

CVE-2014-0114 affects commons beanutils, struts. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Apache Commons BeanUtils, as distributed in lib/commons-beanutils-1.8.0.jar in Apache Struts 1.x through 1.3.10 and in other products requiring commons-beanutils through 1.9.2, does not suppress the class property, which allows remote attac

How urgent is CVE-2014-0114?

Priority 61/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

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