Insecure Deserialization in Apache XML-RPC
Published Jan 23, 2020 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Insecure Deserialization in Apache XML-RPC
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QFinch assessment
An untrusted deserialization was found in the org.apache.xmlrpc.parser.XmlRpcResponseParser:addResult method of Apache XML-RPC (aka ws-xmlrpc) library. A malicious XML-RPC server could target a XML-RPC client causing it to execute arbitrary code.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- MEDIUM
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- bugzilla.redhat.com ↗
- lists.apache.org ↗
- [oss-security] 20200124 RE: [CVE-2019-17570] xmlrpc-common untrusted deserialization ↗
- [debian-lts-announce] 20200130 [SECURITY] [DLA 2078-1] libxmlrpc3-java security update ↗
- RHSA-2020:0310 ↗
- DSA-4619 ↗
- 20200210 [SECURITY] [DSA 4619-1] libxmlrpc3-java security update ↗
- FEDORA-2020-1d0635bd71 ↗
- USN-4496-1 ↗
- Security advisory ↗
- GLSA-202401-26 ↗
Record history
Published Jan 23, 2020 · Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026