Description
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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse | Equinox OSGi | 3.8 – ≤ 3.18 | — |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 26.10 | eclipse-equinox | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 26.04 LTS | eclipse-equinox | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 25.10 | eclipse-equinox | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | eclipse-equinox | No fix yet | — |
References
- ExploitDB-51878 exploit
- VulnCheck Advisory: Eclipse Equinox OSGi 3.8-3.18 Console Remote Code Execution third-party-advisory