CVE-2023-33246 (GCVE-0-2023-33246)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-05-24 14:45 – Updated: 2025-10-21 23:05
VLAI CISA Shadowserver Previdian
Title
Apache RocketMQ: Possible remote code execution vulnerability when using the update configuration function
Summary
For RocketMQ versions 5.1.0 and below, under certain conditions, there is a risk of remote command execution.  Several components of RocketMQ, including NameServer, Broker, and Controller, are leaked on the extranet and lack permission verification, an attacker can exploit this vulnerability by using the update configuration function to execute commands as the system users that RocketMQ is running as. Additionally, an attacker can achieve the same effect by forging the RocketMQ protocol content.  To prevent these attacks, users are recommended to upgrade to version 5.1.1 or above for using RocketMQ 5.x or 4.9.6 or above for using RocketMQ 4.x .
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
SSVC
Exploitation: active Automatable: yes Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-01-29 20:30 UTC
CWE
  • CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Assigner
apache CNA under the mitre root
CNA scorecard B 76/100 over 1236 records in the last 180 days details
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Apache Software Foundation Apache RocketMQ Affected: 0 , ≤ 5.1.0 (maven)
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Credits
lvyyevd@gmail.com
CISA
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: bde8a38d-6a70-4d2c-a303-c98a8d15920d

Vulnerability ID: CVE-2023-33246

Status: Confirmed

Status Updated: 2023-09-06 00:00 UTC

Exploited: Yes

Timestamps
First Seen: 2023-09-06
Asserted: 2023-09-06
Scope
Notes: Apache RocketMQ Command Execution Vulnerability | Affected: Apache / RocketMQ | Description: Several components of Apache RocketMQ, including NameServer, Broker, and Controller, are exposed to the extranet and lack permission verification. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by using the update configuration function to execute commands as the system users that RocketMQ is running as or achieve the same effect by forging the RocketMQ protocol content. | Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. | Due date: 2023-09-27 | Known ransomware campaign use (KEV): Unknown | Notes (KEV): https://lists.apache.org/thread/1s8j2c8kogthtpv3060yddk03zq0pxyp; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-33246
Evidence

Type: Vendor Report

Signal: Successful Exploitation

Confidence: 80%

Source: cisa-kev

Details
Cwes CWE-94
Feed CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
Product RocketMQ
Due Date 2023-09-27
Date Added 2023-09-06
Vendorproject Apache
Vulnerabilityname Apache RocketMQ Command Execution Vulnerability
Knownransomwarecampaignuse Unknown
References
Created: 2026-02-02 13:24 UTC | Updated: 2026-11-04 13:02 UTC
Shadowserver
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: 41d68fb7-9e97-4783-9b1b-2bfa513630b9

Vulnerability ID: CVE-2023-33246

Status: Confirmed

Status Updated: 2026-11-06 00:00 UTC

Exploited: Yes

Characteristics
Severity: 98.0
Timestamps
First Seen: 2023-10-15
Asserted: 2023-10-15
Last Seen: 2026-11-06
Scope
Asset Exposure: ['internet-facing']
Notes: Affected: Apache | Severity: Critical (CVSS 9.8) | IoT: no | In CISA KEV: yes | Honeypot connections on 2026-11-06: 2
Evidence

Type: Honeypot

Signal: In The Wild Attempts

Confidence: 70%

Source: shadowserver

Details
1D 2
Iot no
Feed Shadowserver Foundation honeypot/exploited-vulnerabilities
Type rocketmq-scan
Class None
7D Avg 0
Vendor Apache
30D Avg 1
90D Avg 0
Product
Cisa Kev yes
Connections 2
Observation Date 2026-11-06
Vulnerability Class CVSS
Vulnerability Score 9.8
Vulnerability Severity Critical
References
Created: 2026-07-01 05:54 UTC | Updated: 2026-11-08 01:02 UTC
Previdian
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: bcdd0308-80df-4c59-8bd6-39fa68d78d92

Vulnerability ID: CVE-2023-33246

Status: Confirmed

Status Updated: 2023-09-06 00:00 UTC

Exploited: Yes

Timestamps
First Seen: 2023-09-06
Asserted: 2023-09-06
Scope
Notes: KEVIntel entry: Apache RocketMQ: Possible remote code execution vulnerability when using the update configuration function | Affected: Apache Software Foundation / Apache RocketMQ | CVSS: 9.8 (CRITICAL) | Used in malware: unknown | Not yet in CISA KEV: False
Evidence

Type: Public Report

Signal: Successful Exploitation

Confidence: 70%

Source: kevintel

Details
Feed KEVIntel (kevintel.com)
Title Apache RocketMQ: Possible remote code execution vulnerability when using the update configuration function
Vendor Apache Software Foundation
Product Apache RocketMQ
Added Date 2023-09-06T00:00:00.000Z
Cvss Score 9.8
Epss Score None
Cvss Severity CRITICAL
Epss Percentile None
Used In Malware unknown
Ahead Of Cisa Kev None
Not Yet In Cisa Kev False
References
Created: 2026-06-23 11:14 UTC | Updated: 2026-06-23 11:14 UTC
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