CVE-2023-37582
CriticalExploitedRocketMQ NameServer component Code Injection vulnerability
Published Jul 12, 2023 · Updated Aug 12, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-gpq8-963w-8qc9
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-37582 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Rocketmq (Apache), org.apache.rocketmq:rocketmq-namesrv (maven).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Sep 18, 2024. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Rocketmq <=4.9.6, org.apache.rocketmq:rocketmq-namesrv 4.9.7, org.apache.rocketmq:rocketmq-namesrv 5.1.2.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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)
90%
Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
The RocketMQ NameServer component still has a remote command execution vulnerability as the CVE-2023-33246 issue was not completely fixed in version 5.1.1.
When NameServer address are leaked on the extranet and lack permission verification, an attacker can exploit this vulnerability by using the update configuration function on the NameServer component to execute commands as the system users that RocketMQ is running as.
It is recommended for users to upgrade their NameServer version to 5.1.2 or above for RocketMQ 5.x or 4.9.7 or above for RocketMQ 4.x to prevent these attacks.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Sep 18, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| RocketmqApache | >= 5.0.0 | 4.9.6 |
| org.apache.rocketmq:rocketmq-namesrvmaven | See advisory | 5.1.2 |
Patched Releases
Rocketmq
<=4.9.6
org.apache.rocketmq:rocketmq-namesrv
4.9.7, 5.1.2
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 12, 2023
Added to Industry KEV feed
Sep 18, 2024
Last updated
Aug 12, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
References
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisoryhttps://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2023/37xxx/CVE-2023-37582.json
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-37582
- patchhttps://lists.apache.org/thread/m614czxtpvlztd7mfgcs2xcsg36rdbnc
- patchhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/07/12/1
FAQ
Common Questions.
The RocketMQ NameServer component still has a remote command execution vulnerability as the CVE-2023-33246 issue was not completely fixed in version 5.1.1.
Affected: Rocketmq (Apache) versions >= 5.0.0; org.apache.rocketmq:rocketmq-namesrv (maven). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Sep 18, 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 Rocketmq <=4.9.6, org.apache.rocketmq:rocketmq-namesrv 4.9.7, org.apache.rocketmq:rocketmq-namesrv 5.1.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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