AEGLIX vulnerability intelligence
CVE-2021-35464
CRITICAL · CVSS 9.8 · Analyzed
Published: 2021-07-22 · Updated: 2026-06-17 · Source: NVD
Vulnerability overview
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
Severity and scoring
- CVSS score
- 9.8 · CRITICAL
- CVSS version
- 3.1
- CVSS vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Weaknesses
- CWE-502
CVSS measures technical severity; it does not establish whether this vulnerability is being exploited in your environment.
Known exploitation and remediation
Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
- Affected product
- ForgeRock · Access Management (AM)
- Added to catalog
- 2021-11-03
- Required action
- Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- CISA remediation due date
- 2021-11-17
CISA deadlines apply to the organizations covered by its directives. Confirm your own remediation requirements.
Verify affected versions and patch availability in the vendor advisory before making changes.
Affected products and versions
cpe:2.3:a:forgerock:access_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Before (exclusive): 6.5.4
cpe:2.3:a:forgerock:openam:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 9.0.0
Before (exclusive): 14.6.3
These are NVD CPE applicability entries. Some products depend on configuration conditions; consult the official record to confirm applicability.
Advisories and references
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163486/ForgeRock-OpenAM-Jato-Java-Deserialization.html
Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163525/ForgeRock-Access-Manager-OpenAM-14.6.3-Remote-Code-Execution.html
Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- https://backstage.forgerock.com/knowledge/kb/article/a47894244
Exploit · Permissions Required · Vendor Advisory
- https://bugster.forgerock.org
Broken Link
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163486/ForgeRock-OpenAM-Jato-Java-Deserialization.html
Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163525/ForgeRock-Access-Manager-OpenAM-14.6.3-Remote-Code-Execution.html
Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- https://backstage.forgerock.com/knowledge/kb/article/a47894244
Exploit · Permissions Required · Vendor Advisory
- https://bugster.forgerock.org
Broken Link
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-35464
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