CVE-2023-46604
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
94.4 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
Description
The Java OpenWire protocol marshaller is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability may allow a remote attacker with network access to either a Java-based OpenWire broker or client to run arbitrary shell commands by manipulating serialized class types in the OpenWire protocol to cause either the client or the broker (respectively) to instantiate any class on the classpath. Users are recommended to upgrade both brokers and clients to version 5.15.16, 5.16.7, 5.17.6, or 5.18.3 which fixes this issue.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2023-11-02
- Patch Due Date
- 2023-11-23
- Ransomware Use
- Known
Technical details
- Published
- 2023-10-27
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2023-46604?
The Java OpenWire protocol marshaller is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability may allow a remote attacker with network access to either a Java-based OpenWire broker or client to run arbitrary shell commands by manipulating serialized class types in the OpenWire protocol to cause either the client or the broker (respectively) to instantiate any class on the classpath. Users are recommended to upgrade both brokers and clients to version 5.15.16, 5.16.7, 5.17.6, or 5.18.3 which fixes this issue.
Is CVE-2023-46604 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2023-46604 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 11/23/2023.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-46604?
CVE-2023-46604 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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