CVE-2014-1202: The WSDL/WADL import functionality in SoapUI before 4.6.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java co

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-1202?

soapui: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; soapui: upgrade to newer than 4.6.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-1202 being exploited?

CVE-2014-1202 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-2014-1202 affect?

CVE-2014-1202 affects soapui, soapui. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). The WSDL/WADL import functionality in SoapUI before 4.6.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code via a crafted request parameter in a WSDL file.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-1202?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This week

HIGH 9.3DOWNGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2014-1202 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting soapui, soapui. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WSDL/WADL import functionality in SoapUI before 4.6.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code via a crafted request parameter in a WSDL file.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	7.7% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2014-01-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: eviware · smartbear

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-01-25 01:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

eviware soapui DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.5.1 · 3.0.1 · 3.5 · 3.5.1 · 3.6 · 3.6.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.5.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison soapui sudo apt install soapui=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5.1> sudo apt-mark hold soapui

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

dnf --showduplicates list soapui sudo dnf downgrade soapui-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5.1> sudo dnf versionlock add soapui

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.

smartbear soapui UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.6.3 · 4.0 · 4.0 beta1 · 4.0 beta2 · 4.0.1 · 4.5 · 4.5.1 · 4.5.2

Fixed in: newer than 4.6.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.6.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade soapui

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade soapui

Note

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

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: SoapUI 4.6.3 - Remote Code Execution

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-2014-1202?

soapui: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; soapui: upgrade to newer than 4.6.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-1202 being exploited?

CVE-2014-1202 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-2014-1202 affect?

CVE-2014-1202 affects soapui, soapui. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). The WSDL/WADL import functionality in SoapUI before 4.6.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code via a crafted request parameter in a WSDL file.

How urgent is CVE-2014-1202?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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