CVE-2026-39920
BridgeHead FileStore < 24A Apache Axis2 Default Credentials RCE
Description
BridgeHead FileStore versions prior to 24A (released in early 2024) expose the Apache Axis2 administration module on network-accessible endpoints with default credentials that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands. Attackers can authenticate to the admin console using default credentials, upload a malicious Java archive as a web service, and execute arbitrary commands on the host via SOAP requests to the deployed service.
INFO
Published Date :
April 24, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 24, 2026, 5:55 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-39920
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update BridgeHead FileStore to version 24A or later.
- Disable or secure the Apache Axis2 administration module.
- Change default administrative credentials immediately.
- Restrict network access to administrative interfaces.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description BridgeHead FileStore versions prior to 24A (released in early 2024) expose the Apache Axis2 administration module on network-accessible endpoints with default credentials that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands. Attackers can authenticate to the admin console using default credentials, upload a malicious Java archive as a web service, and execute arbitrary commands on the host via SOAP requests to the deployed service. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-1188 Added CWE CWE-1391 Added Reference https://axis.apache.org/axis2/java/core/docs/webadminguide.html Added Reference https://gist.github.com/VAMorales/9e6a13d7529c079a363930dff48be3ba Added Reference https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/AXIS2-4279 Added Reference https://www.bridgeheadsoftware.com/rapid-data-protection-product-updates/ Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/bridgehead-filestore-24a-apache-axis2-default-credentials-rce