pf4j vulnerable to remote code execution via loadpluginPath parameter
An issue in pf4j pf4j v.3.9.0 and before allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information and execute arbitrary code via the loadpluginPath parameter.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Java / Kotlin (Maven) | org.pf4j:pf4j | <= 3.9.0 | no fix |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-22, CWE-94- Platform
- Java / Kotlin (Maven)
- Package
org.pf4j:pf4j- Disclosed
- 29.08.2023
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 11:21
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-rvm8-j2cp-j592 - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: org.pf4j:pf4j
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Java / Kotlin (Maven)), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 4
- First → latest
- 08.2023 03.2026
- Without a fix
- 3
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- High 4
Disclosures per year
- 2023: 3
- 2024: 0
- 2025: 0
- 2026: 1
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