CVE-2020-11972

Apache Camel RabbitMQ enables Java deserialization by default

published May 14, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
6%
Percentile
92.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A classic case of 'trusting the package too much'! Apache Camel RabbitMQ enables Java deserialization by default, setting the stage for a potential security slip-up — like accepting any delivery without checking the contents first! Think of it as a restaurant kitchen that accepts any order without confirming the ingredients. If a bad order slips through, it could lead to an unexpected and unpleasant dish — or worse, a health hazard! If an attacker gets crafty, they could send specially crafted data to the server, leading to unauthorized actions or even remote code execution. This vulnerability hangs around like an uninvited guest, threatening to wreak havoc while you’re not looking!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant kitchen that accepts any order without confirming the ingredients. If a bad order slips through, it could lead to an unexpected and unpleasant dish — or worse, a health hazard! The issue arises from Apache Camel RabbitMQ's default setting that allows Java deserialization without any checks. This means that it can execute harmful code from untrusted sources, putting your application at risk.

What to do

If an attacker gets crafty, they could send specially crafted data to the server, leading to unauthorized actions or even remote code execution. This vulnerability hangs around like an uninvited guest, threatening to wreak havoc while you’re not looking! To safeguard your systems, upgrade your Apache Camel to version 2.25.1 for 2.x users or 3.2.0 for 3.x users. It’s a straightforward fix that keeps your kitchen — or codebase — safe! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll have your server fortified in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05652 · 92.9th percentile
Published
2020-05-14T16:26Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 MAY 16:26Z
    Apache Camel RabbitMQ enables Java deserialization by default
    cvelistv5