CVE-2013-3827 — javax.faces
CVE-2013-3827 is a security vulnerability in org.glassfish:javax.faces. 1 public exploit or proof-of-concept reference is indexed, so weaponization risk is real. A fix is available for org.glassfish:javax.faces — see the affected versions and patch details below.
Path Traversal in Eclipse Mojarra
EPSS Exploitation Probability
Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.
Real-World Exposure
org.glassfish:javax.facesReal-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Maven packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle GlassFish Server component in Oracle Fusion Middleware 2.1.1, 3.0.1, and 3.1.2; the Oracle JDeveloper component in Oracle Fusion Middleware 11.1.2.3.0, 11.1.2.4.0, and 12.1.2.0.0; and the Oracle WebLogic Server component in Oracle Fusion Middleware 10.3.6.0 and 12.1.1 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality via unknown vectors related to Java Server Faces or Web Container.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☕Maven | org.glassfish:javax.faces | ≥ 2.0.0&&< 2.1.19 | 2.1.19org.glassfish:javax.faces:2.1.19 |
Affected Products
fusion middlewareoracleResearch use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.
Oracle GlassFish Server 2.1.1/3.0.1 - Multiple Subcomponent Resource Identifier Traversal Arbitrary File Access
by Alex Kouzemtchenko · Oct 15, 2013
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for org.glassfish:javax.faces, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update org.glassfish:javax.faces to 2.1.19 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2013-3827 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
Resolve every user-supplied path to its canonical form and reject anything that escapes the intended directory, and run the component under an account that has no read or write access outside the directory it legitimately serves.
How to detect CVE-2013-3827
A community-maintained Nuclei template exists for this CVE. You can scan for it directly:
nuclei -id cve-2013-3827 -u https://target- Template
- Javafaces LFI
- Severity
- medium
- Impact
- Unauthenticated attackers can exploit local file inclusion through Java Server Faces resource handlers to read sensitive configuration files including WEB-INF/web.xml, exposing Oracle GlassFish, WebLogic, and JDeveloper application configurations.
- Remediation
- Apply the latest patches and updates for the affected software to fix the LFI vulnerability.
Template by ProjectDiscovery nuclei-templates (Random-Robbie), MIT licensed. View the full template. Scan only systems you are authorised to test.
Fixing This On Your OS
If you run this on a Linux distribution, patch through your package manager against the distro's own security advisory below — it tracks the exact backported fix for your release, which can ship on a different timeline (and sometimes a different severity) than the upstream project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CVE-2013-3827 in your dependencies?
Find it across Maven, including transitive dependencies.