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Java CVE-2015-3253

CRITICAL
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') (CWE-74)
2015-08-13 secalert@redhat.com
RCE Denial Of Service Apache Java Oracle Retail Store Inventory Management Webcenter Sites Retail Service Backbone Groovy Health Sciences Clinical Development Center Retail Order Broker Cloud Service
9.8
CVSS 3.0 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
CWE-74
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Input neutralization, injection prevention
Impact

CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. EPSS exploitation probability: 69.73%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived

This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the critical-severity affected system.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: CRITICAL severity.
Patch available 69.7% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

The MethodClosure class in runtime/MethodClosure.java in Apache Groovy 1.7.0 through 2.4.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted serialized. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Epss exploitation probability 69.7%.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

Affected Packages

maven org.codehaus.groovy:groovy fix: 2.4.4
maven org.codehaus.groovy:groovy-all fix: 2.4.4

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 2 packages in maven

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-74. The MethodClosure class in runtime/MethodClosure.java in Apache Groovy 1.7.0 through 2.4.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted serialized object. Affected products include: Apache Groovy, Oracle Health Sciences Clinical Development Center, Oracle Retail Order Broker Cloud Service, Oracle Retail Service Backbone, Oracle Retail Store Inventory Management. Version information: through 2.4.3.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 9.8 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

DescriptionCVE.org

The MethodClosure class in runtime/MethodClosure.java in Apache Groovy 1.7.0 through 2.4.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted serialized object.

Threat Intelligence Overview

Threat Score
4.1/10
Composite threat intelligence
EPSS Score
69.7%
Top 1% exploitable
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low
NVD CVE.org EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity CRITICAL
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 69.7%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
CRITICAL severity
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

119
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +70
CVSS: +49
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Remote Code Execution CRITICAL

Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.

Denial of Service MEDIUM

Denial of Service attacks render applications or systems unavailable by overwhelming resources or triggering failure conditions.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:apache:groovy:1.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:groovy:1.7.0:beta_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:groovy:1.7.0:beta_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:groovy:1.7.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:groovy:1.7.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:groovy:1.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:groovy:1.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:groovy:1.7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:groovy:1.7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:groovy:1.7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:groovy:1.7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:groovy:1.7.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:groovy:1.7.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:groovy:1.7.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:groovy:1.7.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:groovy:1.7.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:groovy:1.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:groovy:1.8.0:beta_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:groovy:1.8.0:beta_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:groovy:1.8.0:beta_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
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References

Advisories & patches
PATCH http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2016v3-2985753.html PATCH http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2016-2881720.html ADVISORY http://groovy-lang.org/security.html REF http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132714/Apache-Groovy-2.4.3-Code-Execution.html REF http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0066.html REF http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2018-3236628.html REF http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.html REF http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.html REF http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.html REF http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536012/100/0/threaded REF http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75919 REF http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91787 REF http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034815 REF http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-365/ REF https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1376 REF https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2486 REF https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2596 REF https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05324755 REF https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rbb8e16cc5acab183124572b655bdf5fe1d5b5f477dc267352426c7ed%40%3Cnotifications.shardingsphere.apache.org%3E REF https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201610-01 REF https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20160623-0001/ REF https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.html REF https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2019-5072813.html

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