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HIGH SEVERITY
CVE-2021-39144 XStream · XStream

XStream Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Technical Severity

CVSS v3.1 Metrics

HIGH
8.5 / 10
Minimal Risk Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

94.38 %
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
100.0 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 100.0% of known CVEs.

Detection Date

Mar 10, 2023

Remediation Due

Mar 31, 2023

CISA Catalog Active

Threat Analysis

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.

Remediation Directive

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

External Intelligence