CVE-2017-15708

Description

In Apache Synapse, by default no authentication is required for Java Remote Method Invocation (RMI). So Apache Synapse 3.0.1 or all previous releases (3.0.0, 2.1.0, 2.0.0, 1.2, 1.1.2, 1.1.1) allows remote code execution attacks that can be performed by injecting specially crafted serialized objects. And the presence of Apache Commons Collections 3.2.1 (commons-collections-3.2.1.jar) or previous versions in Synapse distribution makes this exploitable. To mitigate the issue, we need to limit RMI access to trusted users only. Further upgrading to 3.0.1 version will eliminate the risk of having said Commons Collection version. In Synapse 3.0.1, Commons Collection has been updated to 3.2.2 version.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 25.09% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory gentoo.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Synapse
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-15708?
CVE-2017-15708 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-15708?
To fix CVE-2017-15708, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-15708 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-15708 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~25% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-15708?
CVE-2017-15708 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Synapse.
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