CVE-2021-35464: ForgeRock Access Management (AM) Core Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jul 22, 2021
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Updated

ForgeRock AM server before 7.0 has a Java deserialization vulnerability in the jato.pageSession parameter on multiple pages. The exploitation does not require authentication, and remote code execution can be triggered by sending a single crafted /ccversion/ request to the server. The vulnerability exists due to the usage of Sun ONE Application Framework (JATO) found in versions of Java 8 or earlier

Other sources

ForgeRock Access Management (AM) Core Server allows an attacker who sends a specially crafted HTTP request to one of three endpoints (/ccversion/Version, /ccversion/Masthead, or /ccversion/ButtonFrame) to execute code in the context of the current user (unless ForgeRock AM is running as root user, which the vendor does not recommend).

CISA

Affected Software

4 affected components
ForgeRock AM>=5.0.0<6.5.3
ForgeRock OpenAM>=9.0.0<14.6.3
ForgeRock Access Management<6.5.4
ForgeRock Access Management (AM)

Event History

Jul 22, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:10 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 3, 2021
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM
Apr 12, 58454
Event
03:37 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-35464?

CVE-2021-35464 is a Java deserialization vulnerability in the ForgeRock Access Management (AM) Core Server.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-35464?

CVE-2021-35464 has a severity rating of critical.

3

How does CVE-2021-35464 work?

CVE-2021-35464 allows remote code execution by exploiting a Java deserialization vulnerability in the jato.pageSession parameter on multiple pages of the ForgeRock AM server.

4

Do I need authentication to exploit CVE-2021-35464?

No, CVE-2021-35464 exploitation does not require authentication.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-35464?

To fix CVE-2021-35464, you should upgrade your ForgeRock AM server to version 7.0 or newer.

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