CVE-2018-17191

Description

Apache NetBeans (incubating) 9.0 NetBeans Proxy Auto-Configuration (PAC) interpretation is vulnerable for remote command execution (RCE). Using the nashorn script engine the environment of the javascript execution for the Proxy Auto-Configuration leaks privileged objects, that can be used to circumvent the execution limits. If a different script engine was used, no execution limits were in place. Both vectors allow remote code execution.

9.8

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 3.03% Top 15%

Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache NetBeans

References

Link	Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/d1c37966a316a326ab4ff4d4bc056322e8adcbe984e8145c0ecda7fa%40%3Cdev.netbeans.apache.org%3E
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106352	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-17191?: CVE-2018-17191 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-17191?: To fix CVE-2018-17191, 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-2018-17191 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2018-17191 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-17191?: CVE-2018-17191 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache NetBeans.

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