CVE-2026-39920 BridgeHead FileStore < 24A Apache Axis2 Default Credentials RCE
Unauthenticated attackers can use default Apache Axis2 credentials to upload malicious services and execute arbitrary OS commands on BridgeHead FileStore servers.
- 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-2026-39920?
CVE-2026-39920 is a critical vulnerability in BridgeHead Software FileStore, published on 24 Apr 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
BridgeHead FileStore versions prior to 24A (released in early 2024) expose the Apache Axis2 administration module on network-accessible endpoints with default credentials that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands. Attackers can authenticate to the admin console using default credentials, upload a malicious Java archive as a web service, and execute arbitrary commands on the host via SOAP requests to the deployed service.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-39920?
How do I fix CVE-2026-39920?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-39920 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-39920 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-39920 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3f6j-24pw-57fm.