Vulnerability Description
The Apache XML-RPC (aka ws-xmlrpc) library 3.1.3, as used in Apache Archiva, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted serialized Java object in an <ex:serializable> element.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Ws-Xmlrpc | 3.1.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/12/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/01/16/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/01/24/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91736Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91738Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036294Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://0ang3el.blogspot.ru/2016/07/beware-of-ws-xmlrpc-library-in-your.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1779
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1780
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1784
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2317
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3768
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/115043Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-26
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/12/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-5003?
CVE-2016-5003 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The Apache XML-RPC (aka ws-xmlrpc) library 3.1.3, as used in Apache Archiva, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted serialized Java object in an <ex:serializable> element.
How severe is CVE-2016-5003?
CVE-2016-5003 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5003?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Ws-Xmlrpc.