Eclipse Equinox OSGi 3.8-3.18 RCE via console fork command
CVE-2023-54342 Published on May 5, 2026
Eclipse Equinox OSGi 3.8-3.18 Console Remote Code Execution
Eclipse Equinox OSGi versions 3.8 through 3.18 contain a remote code execution vulnerability in the console interface that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting the fork command functionality. Attackers can establish a telnet connection to the OSGi console, perform a telnet handshake, and send fork commands to download and execute malicious Java code, establishing a reverse shell connection.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-54342 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. An automatable proof of concept (POC) exploit exists. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
Missing Authentication for Critical Function
The software does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-54342
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Affected Versions
Eclipse Equinox OSGi:- Version 3.8, <= 3.18 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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