CVE-2019-17560

Description

The "Apache NetBeans" autoupdate system does not validate SSL certificates and hostnames for https based downloads. This allows an attacker to intercept downloads of autoupdates and modify the download, potentially injecting malicious code. “Apache NetBeans" versions up to and including 11.2 are affected by this vulnerability.

Category

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.46% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: n/a Apache NetBeans
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html third party advisory patch
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r354d7654efa1050539fe56a3257696d1faeea4f3f9b633c29ec89609%40%3Cdev.netbeans.apache.org%3E mailing list vendor advisory mitigation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-17560?
CVE-2019-17560 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-17560?
To fix CVE-2019-17560, 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-2019-17560 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2019-17560 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-17560?
CVE-2019-17560 affects n/a Apache NetBeans.
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