How severe is GHSA-xx68-jfcg-xmmf?

No CVSS score has been assigned to GHSA-xx68-jfcg-xmmf yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by GHSA-xx68-jfcg-xmmf?

GHSA-xx68-jfcg-xmmf affects the following packages: commons-fileupload:commons-fileupload (Maven), org.apache.tomcat:tomcat (Maven), org.apache.tomcat:tomcat (Maven). Ecosystems affected: Maven.

How do I fix GHSA-xx68-jfcg-xmmf?

Update commons-fileupload:commons-fileupload to version 1.3.1 or later. Run your dependency manager's update command and verify no transitive dependencies pin the vulnerable version. Use O3 Security's SCA scanner to confirm the fix is applied across your entire dependency tree.

Is GHSA-xx68-jfcg-xmmf actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 3 known exploit references for GHSA-xx68-jfcg-xmmf, including 1 documented proof-of-concept exploit on Exploit-DB and 2 in-the-wild exploitations observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for GHSA-xx68-jfcg-xmmf?

GHSA-xx68-jfcg-xmmf has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 92.7%, placing it in the 100th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A score above 50% indicates significantly elevated exploitation risk — immediate patching is strongly recommended.

What type of vulnerability is GHSA-xx68-jfcg-xmmf?

GHSA-xx68-jfcg-xmmf is classified as CWE-264 (CWE-264). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation.

When was GHSA-xx68-jfcg-xmmf published, and has it been updated?

GHSA-xx68-jfcg-xmmf was published on December 21, 2018 and was last updated on December 2, 2024. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

☕ Maven

GHSA-xx68-jfcg-xmmf

Commons FileUpload Denial of service vulnerability

Also known asCVE-2014-0050

Published

Dec 21, 2018

Updated

Dec 2, 2024

Affected

3 pkgs

Patched

3 / 3

Exploits

3 known

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

92.7%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Very High Risk100th percentile-0.06%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) is a daily probability model maintained by FIRST.org. It estimates the likelihood a CVE will be exploited in production environments within the next 30 days, derived from real-world threat intelligence signals.

Blast Radius

3 pkgs affected

☕commons-fileupload:commons-fileupload☕org.apache.tomcat:tomcat☕org.apache.tomcat:tomcat

Real-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

MultipartStream.java in Apache Commons FileUpload before 1.3.1, as used in Apache Tomcat, JBoss Web, and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a crafted Content-Type header that bypasses a loop's intended exit conditions.

Affected Packages

3 total 3 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
☕Maven	`commons-fileupload:commons-fileupload`	all versions	1.3.1
☕Maven	`org.apache.tomcat:tomcat`	≥ 8.0.0-RC1&&< 8.0.3	8.0.3
☕Maven	`org.apache.tomcat:tomcat`	≥ 7.0.0&&< 7.0.52	7.0.52

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

EDB-31615dosmultiple✓ Verified

Apache Commons FileUpload and Apache Tomcat - Denial of Service

by Trustwave's SpiderLabs · Feb 12, 2014

Exploit-DB Source

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is GHSA-xx68-jfcg-xmmf in your stack?

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