CVE-2021-37578CWE-502

Remote code execution via RMI

published July 29, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
4%
Percentile
90.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky serialization vulnerability in jUDDI could allow a remote attacker to execute code with just a single malicious object! 🔥 Think of it as a delivery service accepting any package without checking the contents — if someone sends a ticking time bomb instead of a birthday cake, things could get explosive! 🎉 If exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to run arbitrary code on the server, potentially causing havoc by manipulating data or disrupting services. While usage of RMI is off by default, if enabled, it could lead to an absolutely devastating breach. This means that for those using jUDDI, the stakes could be unexpectedly high!

Put simply

Think of it as a delivery service accepting any package without checking the contents — if someone sends a ticking time bomb instead of a birthday cake, things could get explosive! 🎉 This vulnerability arises from jUDDI's use of Java's Remote Method Invocation (RMI) without validating incoming serialized objects, allowing attackers to inject malicious payloads that get executed upon deserialization.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to run arbitrary code on the server, potentially causing havoc by manipulating data or disrupting services. While usage of RMI is off by default, if enabled, it could lead to an absolutely devastating breach. This means that for those using jUDDI, the stakes could be unexpectedly high! To protect your systems, ensure you are running jUDDI version 3.3.10 or later where all RMI-related code has been removed. Additionally, review your configurations to confirm that RMI access remains disabled. Always prioritize patching your applications! You've got this! With these steps, you can keep your systems secure and ready to tackle the internet’s challenges! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04115 · 90.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-502 · Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Published
2021-07-29T07:05Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 JUL 07:05Z
    Remote code execution via RMI
    cvelistv5