Java Deserialization Vulnerability in Apache Camel by Apache
CVE-2020-11972

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Apache
Status
Apache Camel
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 May 2020

What is CVE-2020-11972?

The vulnerability relates to Apache Camel's default behavior of enabling Java deserialization, affecting several versions across major branches. Users of Apache Camel 2.x are advised to upgrade to version 2.25.1, while those on the 3.x branch should move to version 3.2.0 to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Apache Camel Apache Camel 2.22.x, 2.23.x, 2.24.x, 2.25.0, 3.0.0 up to 3.1.0

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/05/14/8
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/05/14/10
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2020.html
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EPSS Score

8% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2020-11972 : Java Deserialization Vulnerability in Apache Camel by Apache