---
id: CVE-2023-54342
title: >-
  Eclipse Equinox OSGi versions 3.8 through 3.18 contain a remote code execution
  vulnerability in the console interface that allows unauthenticated attackers
  to execute arbitrary code by exploiting the fork command functionality
summary: >-
  Eclipse Equinox OSGi versions 3.8 through 3.18 contain a remote code execution
  vulnerability in the console interface that allows unauthenticated attackers
  to execute arbitrary code by exploiting the fork command functionality.
  Attackers…
severity: critical
cvss: 9.8
cvssVector: 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'
cwe:
  - CWE-306
vendor: Eclipse
product: Equinox OSGi
affected:
  - equinox_osgi >= 3.8 <= 3.18
published: '2026-05-05'
updated: '2026-09-30'
sourceUpdated: '2026-09-30T18:17:53.393'
source: NVD
sourceUrl: 'https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-54342'
references:
  - url: 'https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51878'
    label: disclosure@vulncheck.com
  - url: >-
      https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/eclipse-equinox-osgi-console-remote-code-execution
    label: disclosure@vulncheck.com
tags:
  - nvd
  - cve.org
  - exploit-available
epss: 0.00455
epssPercentile: 0.37108
exploitAvailable: true
ssvc:
  exploitation: poc
  automatable: 'yes'
  technicalImpact: total
  timestamp: '2026-05-05T14:56:47.722313Z'
ingestedAt: '2026-09-30T18:17:24.570Z'
---

## Overview

Eclipse Equinox OSGi versions 3.8 through 3.18 contain a remote code execution vulnerability in the console interface that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting the fork command functionality. Attackers can establish a telnet connection to the OSGi console, perform a telnet handshake, and send fork commands to download and execute malicious Java code, establishing a reverse shell connection.

## Remediation

Refer to the linked advisories for vendor-supplied fixes and affected version ranges.