Remote code execution in Apache OpenJPA

1) Deserialization of untrusted data

EUVDB-ID: #VU12126

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-1768

CWE-ID: CWE-502 - Deserialization of Untrusted Data

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to in the BrokerFactory functionality due to creating local executable JSP files containing logging trace data produced during deserialization of certain crafted OpenJPA objects. A remote attacker can create a serialized object, leverage improperly secured server programs and execute arbitrary code.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability my result in system compromise.

Mitigation

Update to version 1.2.3 or 2.2.2.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache OpenJPA: 1.0.0 - 2.2.1

External links

http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1462076

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.