SB2020090901 - Remote code execution in Apache NetBeans
Published: September 9, 2020 Updated: September 15, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2020090901
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Exposed dangerous method or function (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-11986)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to Apache NetBeans immediately executed foreign scripts when opening a Gradle project. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted project, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.