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CVE-2021-39144 · netVigilance record NV23-0024

XStream Remote Code Execution

past due

What to do

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

CISA deadline 2023-03-31 · passed 3 years 5 months ago · applies to US federal civilian agencies; used elsewhere as a reference SLA

What happened

XStream contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows an attacker to manipulate the processed input stream and replace or inject objects that result in the execution of a local command on the server. This vulnerability can affect multiple products, including but not limited to VMware Cloud Foundation.

Who is affected

XStream XStream. Affected version ranges are listed in the vendor advisory and the NVD entry linked under Sources.

Weakness class: CWE-94, CWE-502.

Timeline

  1. Added to CISA KEVExploitation in the wild confirmed by CISA
  2. CISA remediation deadlinepassed 3 years 5 months ago

Sources