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)
EPSS: 0.850 (99.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
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.
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
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory, Mitigation)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Exploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Third Party Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN)
- security-advisories@github.com (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Mailing List, Issue Tracking)
- security-advisories@github.com (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Mailing List, Issue Tracking)
- security-advisories@github.com (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Mailing List, Issue Tracking)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, 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.