CVE-2014-2228: The XStream extension in HP Fortify SCA before 2.2 RC3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via u

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-2228?

restlet: upgrade to newer than 2.1.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-2228 being exploited?

CVE-2014-2228 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-2014-2228 affect?

CVE-2014-2228 affects restlet. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The XStream extension in HP Fortify SCA before 2.2 RC3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unsafe deserialization of XML messages.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-2228?

Priority 66/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2014-2228 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting restlet. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The XStream extension in HP Fortify SCA before 2.2 RC3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unsafe deserialization of XML messages.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.3% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-776
Published	2020-02-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: talend

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-02-19 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

talend restlet UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.1.7 · 2.2 m1 · 2.2 m2 · 2.2 m3 · 2.2 m4 · 2.2 m5 · 2.2 m6 · 2.2 rc1

Fixed in: newer than 2.1.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.1.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade restlet

Note

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

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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-2014-2228?

restlet: upgrade to newer than 2.1.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-2228 being exploited?

CVE-2014-2228 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-2014-2228 affect?

CVE-2014-2228 affects restlet. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The XStream extension in HP Fortify SCA before 2.2 RC3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unsafe deserialization of XML messages.

How urgent is CVE-2014-2228?

Priority 66/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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