CVE-2026-2586
Authenticated Remote Code Execution in GlassFish Administration Console
Publication date: 2026-05-19
Last updated on: 2026-05-19
Assigner: Eclipse Foundation
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
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| eclipse | glassfish | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-917 | The product constructs all or part of an expression language (EL) statement in a framework such as a Java Server Page (JSP) using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended EL statement before it is executed. |
| CWE-94 | The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is an authenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE) issue found in the GlassFish Administration Console. It allows a user who has access to the administration panel to send specially crafted requests that execute arbitrary operating system commands. These commands run with the same privileges as the application service user, potentially allowing significant control over the affected system.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is severe because it enables an authenticated user to execute arbitrary commands on the server hosting the GlassFish Administration Console. This can lead to full compromise of the system, including unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion, disruption of services, and potential further exploitation within the network.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
This vulnerability allows an authenticated user to execute arbitrary operating system commands with the privileges of the application service user via the GlassFish Administration Console.
Such unauthorized command execution can lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, and potential manipulation or destruction of sensitive data.
Consequently, this vulnerability could negatively impact compliance with standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require strict controls to protect sensitive personal and health information from unauthorized access and breaches.