CVE-2010-0219

EXPLOITED NUCLEI

Apache Axis2 - Remote Code Execution via Default Admin Credentials

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

CVE-2010-0219 has been observed exploited in the wild (reported by VulnCheck KEV). EIP tracks 6 public exploits from researchers including rgod, Metasploit, veritas-rt, including a Metasploit module auxiliary/scanner/http/axis_login. A Nuclei detection template is also available.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a default credential vulnerability in Computer Associates ARCserve D2D r15's Apache Axis2 web service. It allows arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM privileges by uploading a malicious .aar file via the Axis2 admin interface.

Description

Apache Axis2, as used in dswsbobje.war in SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise XI 3.2, CA ARCserve D2D r15, and other products, has a default password of axis2 for the admin account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a crafted web service.

Exploits (6)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by rgod · textremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/15869

This exploit targets a default credential vulnerability in Computer Associates ARCserve D2D r15's Apache Axis2 web service. It allows arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM privileges by uploading a malicious .aar file via the Axis2 admin interface.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Computer Associates ARCserve D2D r15
Auth required
Prerequisites: Network access to port 8014 · Default credentials (admin:axis2)
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Metasploit · rubyremotemultiple
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16315

This Metasploit module exploits CVE-2010-0219 by authenticating to an Axis2 Web Admin Module and uploading a malicious JAR file via SOAP to achieve remote code execution. It supports multiple platforms including Java, Windows, and Linux.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Apache Axis2 (including SAP BusinessObjects)
Auth required
Prerequisites: Valid credentials for Axis2 Web Admin Module · Network access to the target service
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Metasploit · rubyremotemultiple
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16312

This Metasploit module exploits CVE-2010-0219 by authenticating to an Axis2 Web Admin Module and uploading a malicious JAR file via REST, achieving remote code execution. It supports multiple platforms (Java, Windows, Linux) and uses a deployed web service to trigger payload execution.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Apache Axis2 (versions with vulnerable Web Admin Module)
Auth required
Prerequisites: Valid credentials for Axis2 Web Admin Module · Network access to the Axis2 admin interface (typically port 8080)
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 2 stars
by veritas-rt · remote-auth
https://github.com/veritas-rt/CVE-2010-0219

This exploit targets CVE-2010-0219, an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in Apache Axis2. It authenticates as an admin, uploads a malicious AAR file, and deploys a webshell for remote command execution.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Apache Axis2 (versions prior to 1.5.1)
Auth required
Prerequisites: Admin credentials for Axis2 admin console · Network access to the target · Malicious AAR file (webshell.aar)
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →
metasploit SCANNER
rubypoc
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/auxiliary/scanner/http/axis_login.rb

This Metasploit module is a brute-force utility for Apache Axis2 login pages, attempting authentication using provided username and password combinations. It verifies the presence of the login page and systematically tests credentials.

Classification
Scanner 100%
Attack Type
Auth Bypass
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Apache Axis2 (versions 1.4.1 and 1.6.2)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the Apache Axis2 login page · List of usernames and passwords for brute-forcing
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
metasploit WORKING POC EXCELLENT
rubypocjava
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/axis2_deployer.rb

This Metasploit module exploits an authenticated code execution vulnerability in Axis2 and SAP BusinessObjects via SOAP. It uploads a malicious JAR file as a web service and triggers execution through SOAP requests.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Apache Axis2 (versions with CVE-2010-0219), SAP BusinessObjects
Auth required
Prerequisites: Valid credentials for Axis2 admin interface · Network access to target service (typically port 8080)
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

Nuclei Templates (1)

Apache Axis2 Default Login
CRITICALby pikpikcu
Shodan: http.html:"Apache Axis" || http.html:"apache axis"
FOFA: body="apache axis"

References (14)

Core 14
Core References
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/41799
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://kb.juniper.net/KB27373
Various Sources x_refsource_misc
http://retrogod.altervista.org/9sg_ca_d2d.html
Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2673
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/62523
US Government Resource third-party-advisory x_refsource_cert-vn
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/989719
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/70233
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/15869
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/514284/100/0/threaded
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/42763
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024929

Scores

EPSS 0.9315
EPSS Percentile 99.8%

Details

VulnCheck KEV 2023-11-15
CWE
CWE-255
Status published
Products (8)
apache/axis2 1.3
apache/axis2 1.4
apache/axis2 1.4.1
apache/axis2 1.5
apache/axis2 1.5.1
apache/axis2 1.5.2
apache/axis2 1.6
sap/businessobjects 3.2
Published Oct 18, 2010
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026