CVE-2013-7285: Xstream API versions up to 1.4.6 and version 1.4.10, if the security framework has not been initialized, may a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2013-7285?

endeca information discovery studio: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; activemq: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; xstream: upgrade to newer than 1.4.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2013-7285 being exploited?

CVE-2013-7285 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2013-7285 affect?

CVE-2013-7285 affects endeca information discovery studio, activemq, xstream. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Xstream API versions up to 1.4.6 and version 1.4.10, if the security framework has not been initialized, may allow a remote attacker to run arbitrary shell commands by manipulating the processed input stream when unmarshaling XML or any sup

Q: How urgent is CVE-2013-7285?

Priority 77/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEWATCHLISTDOWNGRADEDOWNGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2013-7285 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting endeca information discovery studio, activemq, xstream. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Xstream API versions up to 1.4.6 and version 1.4.10, if the security framework has not been initialized, may allow a remote attacker to run arbitrary shell commands by manipulating the processed input stream when unmarshaling XML or any supported format. e.g. JSON.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	84.4% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2019-05-15
Last modified	2026-10-08

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: apache · oracle · xstream

Last updated 2026-10-08 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-05-15 17:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-08 21:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

oracle endeca information discovery studio DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy endeca-information-discovery-studio || rpm -q endeca-information-discovery-studio || endeca-information-discovery-studio --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison endeca-information-discovery-studio sudo apt install endeca-information-discovery-studio=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2.0> sudo apt-mark hold endeca-information-discovery-studio

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list endeca-information-discovery-studio sudo dnf downgrade endeca-information-discovery-studio-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add endeca-information-discovery-studio

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

apache activemq DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.15.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.15.8

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy activemq || rpm -q activemq || activemq --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.15.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison activemq sudo apt install activemq=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.15.8> sudo apt-mark hold activemq

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list activemq sudo dnf downgrade activemq-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.15.8> sudo dnf versionlock add activemq

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

xstream xstream UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.4.6 · 1.4.10

Fixed in: newer than 1.4.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy xstream || rpm -q xstream || xstream --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.4.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade xstream

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade xstream

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Exact fixes by distribution

A distro patch exists: prefer upgrading over downgrading.

Maven · com.thoughtworks.xstream:xstream · FIXED · 1.4.7 · vulnerable: < 1.4.7 · source

Set com.thoughtworks.xstream:xstream to 1.4.7 or later in pom.xml or build.gradle, then rebuild and redeploy.

Fedora ELN · python-discovery · FIXED · 1.9.0-1.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-7a881c0c99 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-7a881c0c99

Fedora 46 · pipx · FIXED · 1.18.11-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-443a765287 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-443a765287

Debian 12 · libxstream-java · FIXED · 1.4.7-1

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade libxstream-java dpkg --compare-versions "$(dpkg-query -W -f='${Version}' libxstream-java)" ge "1.4.7-1" && echo PATCHED || echo STILL-VULNERABLE

Debian 13 · libxstream-java · FIXED · 1.4.7-1

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade libxstream-java dpkg --compare-versions "$(dpkg-query -W -f='${Version}' libxstream-java)" ge "1.4.7-1" && echo PATCHED || echo STILL-VULNERABLE

RHEL 7 · xstream · NOT AFFECTED

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

GitHub PoC: shoucheng3/x-stream__xstream_CVE-2013-7285_1-4-6 (0 stars)
Write-up: www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2020.html
Exploit-DB: OpenMRS Reporting Module 0.9.7 - Remote Code Execution
Nuclei scan template: XStream <1.4.6/1.4.10 - Remote Code Execution

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2013-7285?

endeca information discovery studio: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; activemq: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; xstream: upgrade to newer than 1.4.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-7285 being exploited?

CVE-2013-7285 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2013-7285 affect?

CVE-2013-7285 affects endeca information discovery studio, activemq, xstream. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Xstream API versions up to 1.4.6 and version 1.4.10, if the security framework has not been initialized, may allow a remote attacker to run arbitrary shell commands by manipulating the processed input stream when unmarshaling XML or any sup

How urgent is CVE-2013-7285?

Priority 77/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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