📄 Description (English)
ForgeRock Access Management (AM) Core Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability — ForgeRock Access Management (AM) Core Server allows an attacker who sends a specially crafted HTTP request to one of three endpoints (/ccversion/Version, /ccversion/Masthead, or /ccversion/ButtonFrame) to execute code in the context of the current user (unless ForgeRock AM is running as root user, which the vendor does not recommend).
🤖 AI Executive Summary
ForgeRock Access Management (AM) Core Server contains a critical remote code execution vulnerability (CVSS 9.0) affecting three endpoints that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code through specially crafted HTTP requests. This vulnerability poses an immediate threat to organizations using ForgeRock AM for identity and access management, particularly in Saudi Arabia's banking and government sectors. Exploitation is trivial with publicly available exploits, making immediate patching essential.
📄 Description (Arabic)
🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 21, 2026 00:34
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
Critical impact on Saudi banking sector (SAMA-regulated institutions) and government agencies (NCA oversight) relying on ForgeRock AM for identity federation and single sign-on. Telecom operators (STC, Mobily) using ForgeRock for customer authentication face immediate compromise risk. Healthcare organizations and ARAMCO subsidiaries using ForgeRock for employee access management are vulnerable to lateral movement and data exfiltration. The vulnerability allows complete system compromise without authentication, enabling attackers to access sensitive citizen data, financial records, and critical infrastructure credentials.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Banking and Financial Services (SAMA-regulated)
Government and Public Administration (NCA oversight)
Telecommunications (STC, Mobily, Zain)
Healthcare and Medical Services
Energy and Petroleum (ARAMCO subsidiaries)
Insurance and Investment
Education and Universities
🎯 MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
9.5
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all ForgeRock AM instances in your environment and document versions
2. Disable or restrict access to vulnerable endpoints (/ccversion/Version, /ccversion/Masthead, /ccversion/ButtonFrame) via WAF/reverse proxy rules
3. Implement network segmentation to limit ForgeRock AM exposure
4. Monitor access logs for exploitation attempts (HTTP requests to /ccversion/* endpoints)
PATCHING:
1. Apply ForgeRock AM security patches immediately (versions 6.5.3, 7.0.2, 7.1.1 or later)
2. Test patches in non-production environment first
3. Plan emergency maintenance window for production deployment
4. Verify patch application by confirming version numbers post-update
COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if patching delayed):
1. Deploy Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules blocking requests to /ccversion/* endpoints
2. Implement IP whitelisting for ForgeRock AM administrative access
3. Enable detailed logging and alerting on all ForgeRock AM access
4. Conduct immediate forensic analysis for signs of exploitation
DETECTION RULES:
1. Alert on HTTP requests to /ccversion/Version, /ccversion/Masthead, /ccversion/ButtonFrame
2. Monitor for unusual process execution from ForgeRock AM Java process
3. Track outbound connections from ForgeRock AM servers to external IPs
4. Monitor ForgeRock AM logs for authentication bypass or privilege escalation attempts
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع نسخ ForgeRock AM في بيئتك وتوثيق الإصدارات
2. تعطيل أو تقييد الوصول إلى نقاط النهاية الضعيفة عبر قواعد WAF/reverse proxy
3. تنفيذ تقسيم الشبكة لتحديد تعرض ForgeRock AM
4. مراقبة سجلات الوصول لمحاولات الاستغلال
التصحيح:
1. تطبيق تصحيحات أمان ForgeRock AM فوراً (الإصدارات 6.5.3 و 7.0.2 و 7.1.1 أو أحدث)
2. اختبار التصحيحات في بيئة غير الإنتاج أولاً
3. التخطيط لنافذة صيانة طارئة للنشر في الإنتاج
4. التحقق من تطبيق التصحيح بتأكيد أرقام الإصدار بعد التحديث
الضوابط البديلة:
1. نشر قواعد WAF لحجب الطلبات إلى نقاط نهاية /ccversion/*
2. تنفيذ قائمة بيضاء IP للوصول الإداري
3. تفعيل السجلات التفصيلية والتنبيهات
4. إجراء تحليل جنائي فوري للكشف عن علامات الاستغلال
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.5.1.1 - Access Control Policy (authentication bypass)
ECC 2024 A.5.2.1 - User Registration and Access Rights Management
ECC 2024 A.6.1.1 - Information Security Roles and Responsibilities
ECC 2024 A.12.4.1 - Event Logging (detection and monitoring)
ECC 2024 A.12.6.1 - Management of Technical Vulnerabilities
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF ID.AM-2 - Asset Management (inventory of ForgeRock instances)
SAMA CSF PR.AC-1 - Access Control Policy and Procedures
SAMA CSF PR.PT-1 - Security Awareness and Training
SAMA CSF DE.CM-1 - Detection Processes and Tools
SAMA CSF RS.MI-1 - Incident Response Procedures
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.5.15 - Access Control (authentication mechanisms)
ISO 27001:2022 A.8.1 - User Endpoint Devices (endpoint security)
ISO 27001:2022 A.12.2.1 - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Change Management
ISO 27001:2022 A.12.6.1 - Management of Technical Vulnerabilities and Exposures
ISO 27001:2022 A.16.1 - Planning of Information Security Incident Management
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0
PCI DSS 6.2 - Security Patches and Updates
PCI DSS 6.5.1 - Injection Flaws Prevention
PCI DSS 8.1 - User Access Control
PCI DSS 10.2 - Logging and Monitoring
🔗 References & Sources 0
No references.
📦 Affected Products / CPE 1 entries
ForgeRock:Access Management (AM)