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CVE-2020-26217 Details

Description

XStream before version 1.4.14 is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution.The vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to run arbitrary shell commands only by manipulating the processed input stream. Only users who rely on blocklists are affected. Anyone using XStream's Security Framework allowlist is not affected. The linked advisory provides code workarounds for users who cannot upgrade. The issue is fixed in version 1.4.14.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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https://github.com/x-stream/xstream/commit/0fec095d534126931c99fd38e9c6d41f5c685c1a CVEPatchThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/x-stream/xstream/security/advisories/GHSA-mw36-7c6c-q4q2 CVEMitigationThird Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r2de526726e7f4db4a7cb91b7355070779f51a84fd985c6529c2f4e9e%40%3Cissues.activemq.apache.org%3E CVEIssue TrackingMailing List
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r7c9fc255edc0b9cd9567093d131f6d33fde4c662aaf912460ef630e9%40%3Ccommits.camel.apache.org%3E CVEIssue TrackingMailing List
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r826a006fda71cc96fc87b6eca4b5d195f19a292ad36cea501682c38c%40%3Cissues.activemq.apache.org%3E CVEIssue TrackingMailing List

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Weakness Enumeration

CWE-IDCWE NameSource
CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')[email protected]
CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')[email protected]

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Change History

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QUICK INFO

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2020-26217
NVD Published Date:
Nov 16, 2020
NVD Last Modified:
Jun 17, 2026
Source:
[email protected]
CVE-2020-26217 Details - Not Deferred