CVE-2018-1297
When using Distributed Test only (RMI based), Apache JMeter 2.x and 3.x uses an unsecured RMI connection. This could allow an attacker to get Access to...
- Published
- Feb 13, 2018
- Updated
- Sep 17, 2024
- Assigning CNA
- apache
- Evidence observed
- Aug 8, 2026
Primary CVSS
nvd · CVSS 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HModerate · next 30 days
- Percentile
- 95.9%
- Model date
- Oct 13, 2026
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Summary
When using Distributed Test only (RMI based), Apache JMeter 2.x and 3.x uses an unsecured RMI connection. This could allow an attacker to get Access to JMeterEngine and send unauthorized code.
Sources
jmeter/CVE-2018-1297
Apache JMeter RMI Deserialization Remote Code Execution (CVE-2018-1297)
Vulhub vulnerability labsDeclared conditions
- lab image version: vulhub/jmeter:3.3(jmeter/CVE-2018-1297/docker-compose.yml:services.jmeter.image)
Dockerized vulnerable Apache JMeter RMI environment for CVE-2018-1297 deserialization RCE, with ysoserial exploit commands, verification, and mitigation guidance.
- CVE-2018-1297Exploit
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