ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2021-39144: XStream Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Facts
VendorXStream
ProductXStream
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV10 Mar 2023
CISA federal deadline31 Mar 2023
Weakness (CWE)CWE-502, CWE-94

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Description (NVD)

XStream contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows an attacker to manipulate the processed input stream and replace or inject objects that result in the execution of a local command on the server. This vulnerability can affect multiple products, including but not limited to VMware Cloud Foundation.

SOURCES

Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.