CVE-2019-20343 describes a critical code execution vulnerability in the MojoHaus Exec Maven plugin version 1.1.1. This flaw allows an attacker to execute arbitrary programs and commands through a specially crafted XML document within a Maven project configuration. With a CVSS score of 9.8 (Critical), this vulnerability poses a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and high potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no public exploits, Metasploit modules, or Nuclei templates are currently available, and there is minimal community discussion, organizations using the affected plugin should prioritize remediation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mojohaus:exec_maven:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:maven:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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