CVE-2018-1297

Description

When using Distributed Test only (RMI based), Apache JMeter 2.x and 3.x uses an unsecured RMI connection. This could allow an attacker to get Access to JMeterEngine and send unauthorized code.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 24.07% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory apache.org Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache JMeter
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/www-announce/201802.mbox/%3CCAH9fUpaNzk5am8oFe07RQ-kynCsQv54yB-uYs9bEnz7tbX-O7g%40mail.gmail.com%3E mailing list vendor advisory
https://bz.apache.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=62039 issue tracking vendor advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/31e0adbeca9d865ff74d0906b2248a41a1457cb54c1afbe5947df58b%40%3Cissues.jmeter.apache.org%3E mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1297?
CVE-2018-1297 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-1297?
To fix CVE-2018-1297, 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-2018-1297 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-1297 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~24% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-1297?
CVE-2018-1297 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache JMeter.
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