CVE-2023-54342 Eclipse Equinox OSGi 3.8-3.18 Console Remote Code Execution
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary code via the OSGi console fork command, requiring the console to be enabled.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-54342?
CVE-2023-54342 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Eclipse Equinox OSGi, published on 5 May 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-306
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-54342?
How do I fix CVE-2023-54342?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-54342 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2023-54342 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-54342 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mcvc-q94v-x785, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-54342.