CVE-2019-17564Dubbo Insecure Deserialization
Deserialization of Untrusted Data in Apache Dubbo
Published May 24, 2022 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-69wp-3pm3-hxgg
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-17564 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Dubbo (Apache), org.apache.dubbo:dubbo-rpc-http-invoker (maven).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since May 10, 2024. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Dubbo <=2.5.10, org.apache.dubbo:dubbo-rpc-http-invoker 2.7.5, Dubbo 2.5.10.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
37%
Higher than 98.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
ATLAS score
57/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
May 10, 2024
717 days after publication
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
Public exploit code
0
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
Unsafe deserialization occurs within a Dubbo application which has HTTP remoting enabled. An attacker may submit a POST request with a Java object in it to completely compromise a Provider instance of Apache Dubbo, if this instance enables HTTP. This issue affected Apache Dubbo 2.7.0 to 2.7.4, 2.6.0 to 2.6.7, and all 2.5.x versions.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | May 10, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| DubboApache | >= 2.7.0 to 2.7.4 | 2.5.10 |
| org.apache.dubbo:dubbo-rpc-http-invokermaven | >= 2.5.0 | 2.7.5 |
Patched Releases
Dubbo
<=2.5.10
org.apache.dubbo:dubbo-rpc-http-invoker
2.7.5
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 24, 2022
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 10, 2024
Last updated
Oct 20, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data
References
- advisorynvd.nist.gov · CVE-2019-17564
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisorylists.apache.org · r13f7a58fa5d61d729e538a378687118e00c3e229903ba1…
- articlegithub.com · 9b18fe2
- articlegithub.com · dubbo-2.7.5
FAQ
Common Questions.
Unsafe deserialization occurs within a Dubbo application which has HTTP remoting enabled.
Affected: Dubbo (Apache) versions >= 2.7.0 to 2.7.4; org.apache.dubbo:dubbo-rpc-http-invoker (maven) versions >= 2.5.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since May 10, 2024.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Dubbo <=2.5.10, org.apache.dubbo:dubbo-rpc-http-invoker 2.7.5, Dubbo 2.5.10.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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