CVE-2024-56518

CVE-2024-56518 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hazelcast Management Center with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Description

Hazelcast Management Center through 6.0 allows remote code execution via a JndiLoginModule user.provider.url in a hazelcast-client XML document (aka a client configuration file), which can be uploaded at the /cluster-connections URI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-56518?
Hazelcast Management Center through 6.0 allows remote code execution via a JndiLoginModule user.provider.url in a hazelcast-client XML document (aka a client configuration file), which can be uploaded at the /cluster-connections URI.
How severe is CVE-2024-56518?
CVE-2024-56518 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-56518 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-56518?
CVE-2024-56518 affects Hazelcast Management Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56518?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-56518 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-56518 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54429.
When was CVE-2024-56518 published?
CVE-2024-56518 was published on 2025-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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