CVE-2014-0116
ClassLoader manipulation in Apache Struts
CookieInterceptor in Apache Struts 2.x before 2.3.20, when a wildcard cookiesName value is used, does not properly restrict access to the getClass method, which allows remote attackers to "manipulate" the ClassLoader and modify session state via a crafted request. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-0113.
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
NVD Score used
CookieInterceptor in Apache Struts 2.x before 2.3.20, when a wildcard cookiesName value is used, does not properly restrict access to the getClass method, which allows remote attackers to "manipulate" the ClassLoader and modify session state via a crafted request. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-0113.
- Record
CVE-2014-0116- CVSS 2.0
- 5.8 Medium
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P - Weakness
- CWE-264
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
CookieInterceptor in Apache Struts 2.x before 2.3.20, when a wildcard cookiesName value is used, does not properly restrict access to the getClass method, which allows remote attackers to "manipulate" the ClassLoader and modify session state via a crafted request. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-0113.
- Record
CVE-2014-0116- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2022-4176 No score
CookieInterceptor in Apache Struts 2.x before 2.3.20, when a wildcard cookiesName value is used, does not properly restrict access to the getClass method, which allows remote attackers to "manipulate" the ClassLoader and modify session state via a crafted request. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-0113.
- Record
EUVD-2022-4176- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-hmhq-382q-mp56 No score
ClassLoader manipulation in Apache Struts
CookieInterceptor in Apache Struts 2.x before 2.3.20, when a wildcard cookiesName value is used, does not properly restrict access to the getClass method, which allows remote attackers to "manipulate" the ClassLoader and modify session state via a crafted request. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-0113.
- Record
GHSA-hmhq-382q-mp56- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVGHSA-hmhq-382q-mp56 No score
ClassLoader manipulation in Apache Struts
CookieInterceptor in Apache Struts 2.x before 2.3.20, when a wildcard cookiesName value is used, does not properly restrict access to the getClass method, which allows remote attackers to "manipulate" the ClassLoader and modify session state via a crafted request. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-0113.
- Record
GHSA-hmhq-382q-mp56- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.struts:struts2-coreMaven |
before 2.3.20 | 2.3.20 |
org.apache.struts:struts2-coreMaven |
before 2.3.20, plus listed versions 2.0.112.0.11.12.0.11.22.0.122.0.14 Show 33 moreShow less2.0.52.0.62.0.82.0.92.1.22.1.62.1.82.1.8.12.2.12.2.1.12.2.32.2.3.12.3.12.3.1.12.3.1.22.3.122.3.142.3.14.12.3.14.22.3.14.32.3.152.3.15.12.3.15.22.3.15.32.3.162.3.16.12.3.16.22.3.16.32.3.32.3.42.3.4.12.3.72.3.8 |
2.3.20 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2014-0116 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.8) in Apache Struts, published May 8, 2014. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 6.57%, the 93rd percentile. Fixed in org.apache.struts:struts2-core 2.3.20.
References
securityfocus.com/bid/67218
oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2015-2365600.html
huawei.com/en/security/psirt/security-bulletins/security-advisories/hw-350733.htm
struts.apache.org/release/2.3.x/docs/s2-022.html
secunia.com/advisories/59816
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-0116
github.com/apache/struts/commit/1a668af7f1ffccea4a3b46d8d8c1fe1c7331ff02