Remote code execution in Apache NetBeans

1) Exposed dangerous method or function

EUVDB-ID: #VU46516

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-11986

CWE-ID: CWE-749 - Exposed Dangerous Method or Function

Exploit availability: No

Description

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.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

NetBeans: 7.4 - 12.0

External links

http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2020/q3/156

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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