#VU12126 Deserialization of untrusted data in Apache OpenJPA - CVE-2013-1768

Vulnerability identifier: #VU12126

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-1768

CWE-ID: CWE-502

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache OpenJPA
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: Apache Foundation

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

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External links
https://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1462076

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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.