Vulnerability · Published Sep 11, 2021 · Assigned by apache
CVE-2021-40146A Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability exists in Apache Any23 YAMLExtractor.java
Critical 9.8
In plain English
A critical-severity security flaw in Apache Any23 from Apache Software Foundation. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 5.7% (higher than 93% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Severity (CVSS NVD)9.8Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)5.7%top 7.0% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
A Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability was discovered in the Any23 YAMLExtractor.java file and is known to affect Any23 versions < 2.5. RCE vulnerabilities allow a malicious actor to execute any code of their choice on a remote machine over LAN, WAN, or internet. RCE belongs to the broader class of arbitrary code execution (ACE) vulnerabilities.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maven | org.apache.any23:apache-any23 | 2.5 | GHSA-99px-7724-484v |
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Software Foundation | Apache Any23 | Apache Any23 – before 2.5 |