HIGH

CVE-2020-26217

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

93.6%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

XStream before version 1.4.14 is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution.The vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to run arbitrary shell commands only by manipulating the processed input stream. Only users who rely on blocklists are affected. Anyone using XStream's Security Framework allowlist is not affected. The linked advisory provides code workarounds for users who cannot upgrade. The issue is fixed in version 1.4.14.

Technical details

Published
11/16/2020

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-26217?

XStream before version 1.4.14 is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution.The vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to run arbitrary shell commands only by manipulating the processed input stream. Only users who rely on blocklists are affected. Anyone using XStream's Security Framework allowlist is not affected. The linked advisory provides code workarounds for users who cannot upgrade. The issue is fixed in version 1.4.14.

Is CVE-2020-26217 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2020-26217 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 93.6%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-26217?

CVE-2020-26217 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

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