CVE-2021-35464
Detail
Description
ForgeRock AM server before 7.0 has a Java deserialization vulnerability in the jato.pageSession parameter on multiple pages. The exploitation does not require authentication, and remote code execution can be triggered by sending a single crafted /ccversion/* request to the server. The vulnerability exists due to the usage of Sun ONE Application Framework (JATO) found in versions of Java 8 or earlier
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
NVD assessment
not yet provided.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS 2.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
Vector:
(AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
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| Vulnerability Name |
Date Added |
Due Date |
Required Action |
| ForgeRock Access Management (AM) Core Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
11/03/2021 |
11/17/2021 |
Apply updates per vendor instructions. |
Change History
13 change records found show changes
CVE Modified by CISA-ADP
6/16/2026 11:57:31 PM
| Action |
Type |
Old Value |
New Value |
| Added |
SSVC |
{"timestamp":"2025-02-04T19:41:03.395101Z","id":"CVE-2021-35464","options":[{"exploitation":"active"},{"automatable":"yes"},{"technicalImpact":"total"}],"role":"CISA Coordinator","version":"2.0.3"}
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CVE Modified by MITRE
6/16/2026 11:57:31 PM
| Action |
Type |
Old Value |
New Value |
| Added |
Affected |
[{"vendor":"n/a","product":"n/a","versions":[{"version":"n/a","status":"affected"}]}]
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Modified Analysis by NIST
11/05/2025 2:11:31 PM
| Action |
Type |
Old Value |
New Value |
| Changed |
Reference Type |
CVE: https://backstage.forgerock.com/knowledge/kb/article/a47894244 Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory
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CVE: https://backstage.forgerock.com/knowledge/kb/article/a47894244 Types: Exploit, Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
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| Changed |
Reference Type |
MITRE: https://backstage.forgerock.com/knowledge/kb/article/a47894244 Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory
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MITRE: https://backstage.forgerock.com/knowledge/kb/article/a47894244 Types: Exploit, Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
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| Added |
Reference Type |
CISA-ADP: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-35464 Types: US Government Resource
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CVE Modified by CISA-ADP
10/21/2025 8:17:39 PM
| Action |
Type |
Old Value |
New Value |
| Added |
Reference |
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-35464
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CVE Modified by CISA-ADP
10/21/2025 4:18:39 PM
| Action |
Type |
Old Value |
New Value |
| Removed |
Reference |
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-35464
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CVE Modified by CISA-ADP
10/21/2025 3:19:11 PM
| Action |
Type |
Old Value |
New Value |
| Added |
Reference |
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-35464
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Modified Analysis by NIST
3/14/2025 12:45:41 PM
| Action |
Type |
Old Value |
New Value |
| Changed |
CPE Configuration |
OR
*cpe:2.3:a:forgerock:am:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.0.0 from (excluding) 6.5.3
*cpe:2.3:a:forgerock:openam:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 9.0.0 from (excluding) 14.6.3
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OR
*cpe:2.3:a:forgerock:openam:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 9.0.0 from (excluding) 14.6.3
*cpe:2.3:a:forgerock:access_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (excluding) 6.5.4
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CVE Modified by CISA-ADP
2/04/2025 3:15:43 PM
| Action |
Type |
Old Value |
New Value |
| Added |
CVSS V3.1 |
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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| Added |
CWE |
CWE-502
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CVE Modified by CVE
11/21/2024 1:12:19 AM
| Action |
Type |
Old Value |
New Value |
| Added |
Reference |
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163486/ForgeRock-OpenAM-Jato-Java-Deserialization.html
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| Added |
Reference |
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163525/ForgeRock-Access-Manager-OpenAM-14.6.3-Remote-Code-Execution.html
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| Added |
Reference |
https://backstage.forgerock.com/knowledge/kb/article/a47894244
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| Added |
Reference |
https://bugster.forgerock.org
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CVE Modified by MITRE
5/14/2024 5:17:30 AM
| Action |
Type |
Old Value |
New Value |
Initial Analysis by NIST
8/02/2021 2:03:13 PM
| Action |
Type |
Old Value |
New Value |
| Added |
CVSS V3.1 |
NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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| Added |
CVSS V2 |
NIST (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
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| Added |
CWE |
NIST CWE-502
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| Added |
CPE Configuration |
OR
*cpe:2.3:a:forgerock:am:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.0.0 up to (excluding) 6.5.3
*cpe:2.3:a:forgerock:openam:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 9.0.0 up to (excluding) 14.6.3
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| Changed |
Reference Type |
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163486/ForgeRock-OpenAM-Jato-Java-Deserialization.html No Types Assigned
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163486/ForgeRock-OpenAM-Jato-Java-Deserialization.html Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
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| Changed |
Reference Type |
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163525/ForgeRock-Access-Manager-OpenAM-14.6.3-Remote-Code-Execution.html No Types Assigned
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163525/ForgeRock-Access-Manager-OpenAM-14.6.3-Remote-Code-Execution.html Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
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| Changed |
Reference Type |
https://backstage.forgerock.com/knowledge/kb/article/a47894244 No Types Assigned
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https://backstage.forgerock.com/knowledge/kb/article/a47894244 Exploit, Vendor Advisory
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| Changed |
Reference Type |
https://bugster.forgerock.org No Types Assigned
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https://bugster.forgerock.org Broken Link
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CVE Modified by MITRE
8/02/2021 1:15:14 PM
| Action |
Type |
Old Value |
New Value |
| Changed |
Description |
ForgeRock AM server 6.x before 7, and OpenAM 14.6.3, has a Java deserialization vulnerability in the jato.pageSession parameter on multiple pages. The exploitation does not require authentication, and remote code execution can be triggered by sending a single crafted /ccversion/Version request to the server. The vulnerability exists due to incorrect usage of Sun ONE Application Framework (JATO).
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ForgeRock AM server before 7.0 has a Java deserialization vulnerability in the jato.pageSession parameter on multiple pages. The exploitation does not require authentication, and remote code execution can be triggered by sending a single crafted /ccversion/* request to the server. The vulnerability exists due to the usage of Sun ONE Application Framework (JATO) found in versions of Java 8 or earlier
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CVE Modified by MITRE
7/30/2021 4:15:07 PM
| Action |
Type |
Old Value |
New Value |
| Added |
Reference |
https://backstage.forgerock.com/knowledge/kb/article/a47894244 [No Types Assigned]
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Quick Info
CVE Dictionary Entry: CVE-2021-35464 NVD
Published Date: 07/22/2021 NVD
Last Modified: 06/16/2026
Source: MITRE
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