RCE in Apache Activemq
CVE-2020-26217
XStream before version 1.4.14 is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution.The vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to run arbitrary shell commands only by manipulating the processed input stream. Only users who rely on blocklists are affected. Anyone using XStream's Security Framework allowlist is not affected. The linked advisory provides code workarounds for users who cannot upgrade. The issue is fixed in version 1.4.14.
Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.0 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.850 (99.7th percentile), scored .
High probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — patch promptly. 100th percentile — 99.7% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.850 · newest: 0.850 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Apache Activemq — versions 5.16.0
- NetApp Snapmanager
- Oracle Banking Cash Management — versions 14.2, 14.3, 14.5
- Oracle Banking Corporate Lending Process Management — versions 14.2, 14.3, 14.5
- Oracle Banking Credit Facilities Process Management — versions 14.2, 14.3, 14.5
- Oracle Banking Platform — versions 2.4.0, 2.7.1, 2.9.0
- Oracle Banking Supply Chain Finance — versions 14.2, 14.3, 14.5
- Oracle Banking Trade Finance Process Management — versions 14.2, 14.3, 14.5
- Oracle Banking Virtual Account Management — versions 14.2.0, 14.3.0, 14.5.0
- Oracle Business Activity Monitoring — versions 11.1.1.9.0, 12.2.1.3.0, 12.2.1.4.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- github.com/x-stream/xstream/security/advisories/GHSA-mw36-7c6c-q4q2 (Third Party Advisory, Mitigation)
- x-stream.github.io/CVE-2020-26217.html (Exploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory)
- github.com/x-stream/xstream/commit/0fec095d534126931c99fd38e9c6d41f5c685c1a (Patch, Third Party Advisory)
- lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/12/msg00001.html (mailing-list, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4811 (vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
- lists.apache.org/thread.html/redde3609b89b2a4ff18b536a06ef9a77deb93d47fda8ed280… (mailing-list, Mailing List, Issue Tracking)
- lists.apache.org/thread.html/r826a006fda71cc96fc87b6eca4b5d195f19a292ad36cea501… (mailing-list, Mailing List, Issue Tracking)
- lists.apache.org/thread.html/r2de526726e7f4db4a7cb91b7355070779f51a84fd985c6529… (mailing-list, Mailing List, Issue Tracking)
- www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuApr2021.html (Patch, Third Party Advisory)
- security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210409-0004/ (Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-26217?
- CVE-2020-26217 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Activemq, classified under OS Command Injection. CVSS score: 8.0/10. Published 2020-11-16.
- How severe is CVE-2020-26217?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.0 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2020-26217 known to be exploited?
- 30 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.