Code Execution Vulnerability in Apache NetBeans IDE
CVE-2020-11986

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Apache
Status
Apache Netbeans
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 September 2020

What is CVE-2020-11986?

Apache NetBeans IDE up to version 12.0 allows the execution of project build scripts at load time without obtaining user consent. This behavior can lead to potential execution of arbitrary and potentially malicious code from external sources during project analysis. Users are left exposed as the IDE does not prompt or inform them of the risks associated with executing untrusted code, highlighting a serious security gap that requires immediate attention.

Affected Version(s)

Apache NetBeans Apache NetBeans up to 12.0

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rbb8ea1b684e73107a0a...
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https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r0fb2ba21a0469f64c2d...
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https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/ra81cdcf325bf4ea085c...
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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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