RCE in Apache Camel
CVE-2020-5529
HtmlUnit prior to 2.37.0 contains code execution vulnerabilities. HtmlUnit initializes Rhino engine improperly, hence a malicious JavScript code can execute arbitrary Java code on the application. Moreover, when embedded in Android application, Android-specific initialization of Rhino engine is done in an improper way, hence a malicious JavaScript code can execute arbitrary Java code on the application.
Vulnerability class: Dirty Pipe (CVE-2022-0847)
EPSS: 0.047 (90.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Apache Camel
- Htmlunit
- Htmlunit Project — versions prior to 2.37.0
- Canonical Ubuntu_linux — versions 16.04
- Debian Debian_linux — versions 9.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- vultures@jpcert.or.jp (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory, Release Notes)
- vultures@jpcert.or.jp (Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_JVN, third-party-advisory)
- vultures@jpcert.or.jp (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST)
- vultures@jpcert.or.jp (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- vultures@jpcert.or.jp (x_refsource_UBUNTU, vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-5529?
- CVE-2020-5529 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Camel, classified under Improper Initialization. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2020-02-11.
- How severe is CVE-2020-5529?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2020-5529 known to be exploited?
- 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.