CVE-2023-54342

CRITICAL

Eclipse Equinox OSGi 3.8-3.18 Console Remote Code Execution

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2023-54342. PoCs published by Andrzej Olchawa_ Milenko Starcik.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a vulnerability in OSGi v3.8-3.18 to achieve remote code execution by delivering a reverse shell payload via a multi-stage attack involving a telnet handshake and HTTP server for payload delivery.

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.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by Andrzej Olchawa_ Milenko Starcik · pythonwebappsmultiple
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51878

This exploit leverages a vulnerability in OSGi v3.8-3.18 to achieve remote code execution by delivering a reverse shell payload via a multi-stage attack involving a telnet handshake and HTTP server for payload delivery.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Eclipse Equinox OSGi Console v3.8-3.18
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the OSGi console port · Target must have the OSGi console enabled with the '-console' option
devstral-2 · analyzed May 05, 2026 Full analysis →

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Exploit exploit
ExploitDB-51878
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51878
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
VulnCheck Advisory: Eclipse Equinox OSGi 3.8-3.18 Console Remote Code Execution
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/eclipse-equinox-osgi-console-remote-code-execution

Scores

CVSS v3 9.8
EPSS 0.0046
EPSS Percentile 36.0%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation poc
Automatable yes
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-306
Status published
Products (1)
equinox/[OSGi [3.8 - 3.18]
Published May 05, 2026
Tracked Since May 05, 2026