CVE-2014-7852
mediumpriority · track · 17EPSS 0.010 · 62 %ileEUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-28
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in JBoss RichFaces, as used in JBoss Portal 6.1.1, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via crafted URL, which is not properly handled in a CSS file.
remediations
Vendor fix, mitigation, or workaround guidance, as published by each source.
A vendor fix is available.
- FixedRed Hat JBoss Portal Platform 6.1redhat_csaf
The References section of this erratum contains a download link (you must log in to download the update). Before applying the update, back up all applications deployed on Red Hat JBoss Portal, along with all customized configuration files, and any databases and database settings. Note that it is recommended to halt the JBoss Portal server by stopping the JBoss Application Server process before installing this update, and then after installing the update, restart the JBoss Portal server by starting the JBoss Application Server process.
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014:1973
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · low–medium · 3.7–4.3
weaknesses
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affected products (3)
Products and version ranges known to be affected.
- redhat jboss enterprise portal platform= 6.1.1nvdUScpe:2.3:a:redhat:jboss_enterprise_portal_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- Red Hat JBoss Portal Platform 6.1all versionsfixedredhat_csafUScpe:/a:redhat:jboss_enterprise_portal_platform:6.1.1
advisories (1)
Vendor and ecosystem advisories describing this.
- RHSA-2014:1973Red Hat Security Advisory: Red Hat JBoss Portal 6.1.1 security update2014-12-09csaf · redhat_csafUS
An update for the RichFaces component in Red Hat JBoss Portal 6.1.1, which resolves one security issue, is now available from the Red Hat Customer Portal. Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having Moderate security impact. A Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base score, which gives a detailed severity rating, is available from the CVE link in the References section.
also known as (3)
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sources
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references (6)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1973.htmlcnnvd
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1973.htmlPatchcnnvd
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1973.htmlenisa_euvd
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031363enisa_euvd
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1973.htmlVendor Advisorynvd
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031363nvd
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