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CVE-2016-5003 is a remote code execution issue in Apache XML-RPC 3.1.3, noted as used by Apache Archiva. A crafted XML-RPC request containing a serialized Java object could cause server-side code execution. Treat exposed Archiva or ws-xmlrpc deployments as urgent to inventory and update, but the provided sources do not show active exploitation. Most likely exposure is Java applications using Apache XML-RPC/ws-xmlrpc 3.1.3, especially Apache Archiva instances with XML-RPC interfaces reachable by untrusted users or networks. The source bundle does not identify all downstream products or package versions. Prioritize remediation where Archiva or ws-xmlrpc is externally reachable or processes untrusted requests. Remote code execution can affect server integrity, but urgency should be balanced against the absence of confirmed active exploitation in the provided sources. Mitigation focus: Inventory applications and packages for Apache XML-RPC/ws-xmlrpc 3.1.3.; Prioritize Apache Archiva systems and internet-accessible XML-RPC endpoints.; Apply applicable vendor updates from Apache, Red Hat, Gentoo, or distribution maintainers..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- RHSA-2018:1779CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHSA-2018:1784CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHSA-2018:2317CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHSA-2018:1780CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- https://0ang3el.blogspot.ru/2016/07/beware-of-ws-xmlrpc-library-in-your.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- apache-archiva-cve20165003-code-exec(115043)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- RHSA-2018:3768CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-26CVE reference
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