Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Eclipse Equinox OSGi Console Interface
CVE-2023-54342

9.3CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Equinox

Status
[osgi
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 May 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2023-54342?

Eclipse Equinox OSGi versions 3.8 through 3.18 are susceptible to a remote code execution vulnerability via the console interface. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to exploit the fork command functionality, allowing them to establish a telnet connection to the OSGi console. By performing a telnet handshake and sending fork commands, attackers can download and execute arbitrary Java code, which may lead to a reverse shell connection, thereby compromising the integrity and security of the affected system.

Affected Version(s)

[OSGi [3.8 - 3.18]

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2023-54342 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51878
exploit
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/eclipse-equinox-osgi...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
9.3
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

[Andrzej Olchawa, Milenko Starcik
.