CVE-2021-35464ForgeRock AM server before 7.0 has a Java deserialization vulnerability in the jato.pageSession parameter on multiple pages.
Updated under an hour ago ()
Does this affect you?
It affects forgerock access_management and 1 other product. Add what you run to find out whether that includes you.
CISA lists it as known exploited since Nov 3, 2021; federal agencies had to remediate by Nov 17, 2021, and it is known to be used in ransomware. Treat that date as your deadline.
Do this next
Free account, 1 product
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
- CVSS
- 9.8 CRITICAL (v3.1, CISA ADP)CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-502
- Known exploited
- Added to CISA KEV Nov 3, 2021; federal remediation due Nov 17, 2021; known ransomware useApply updates per vendor instructions.
- EPSS (exploitation in the next 30 days)
- 100.00% (percentile 100)
- Assigned by
- mitre
- NVD analysis
- Analyzed
- Record last updated
- Oct 21, 2025
- First seen by InfoSec Signals
- Oct 9, 2026
Affected products
forgerock access_management forgerock:access_management | before 6.5.4 | NVD |
forgerock openam forgerock:openam | from 9.0.0 before 14.6.3 | NVD |
References
- https://bugster.forgerock.orgx-refsource-misc, broken-link
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163486/ForgeRock-OpenAM-Jato-Java-Deserialization.htmlx-refsource-misc, exploit, third-party-advisory, vdb-entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163525/ForgeRock-Access-Manager-OpenAM-14.6.3-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlx-refsource-misc, exploit, third-party-advisory, vdb-entry
- https://backstage.forgerock.com/knowledge/kb/article/a47894244x-refsource-confirm, exploit, permissions-required, vendor-advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-35464us-government-resource
The CVE record on cve.org NVD's entry
The CVE record is authoritative. Products marked “from the name” were identified from the CNA's free-text names, not a CPE, and are matched less certainly. This product uses the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD.