CVE-2017-11610: XML-RPC Command Execution in supervisor
Summary
CVE-2017-11610: The XML-RPC server in supervisor before 3.0.1, 3.1.x before 3.1.4, 3.2.x before 3.2.4, and 3.3.x before 3.3.3 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted XML-RPC request, related to nest... Affects supervisor across 4 version ranges.
< 3.0.1
>= 3.1, < 3.1.4
>= 3.2, < 3.2.4
>= 3.3, < 3.3.3
Fixed in 4 releases; the minimum fixed version depends on the release line you run. How to fix ↓
Also tracked for
- supervisor · Alpine:v3.10
The same CVE-2017-11610 is tracked separately for each ecosystem and vendor. Its fix information is the same; the package and affected versions differ.
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Background
Supervisor is a process control system for Unix-like operating systems that provides a client/server architecture for managing processes. It allows users to control and monitor multiple processes on a single machine. The XML-RPC server in supervisor versions before 3.0.1, 3.1.x before 3.1.4, 3.2.x before 3.2.4, and 3.3.x before 3.3.3 is vulnerable to command execution by remote authenticated users.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability (CVE-2017-11610) arises from a flaw in the XML-RPC server implementation of supervisor. Remote authenticated users can exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted XML-RPC request to the server. The issue is related to nested supervisord namespace lookups. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to arbitrary command execution on the target system. This can result in unauthorized access, data leakage, or further compromise of the affected system.
How To Fix
Latest published version: 4.3.0 as of 22 Oct 2026
pip install --upgrade "supervisor==4.3.0"Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the versions below are the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.
If you can't move to the latest
The minimum fixed version depends on the release line you run.
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< 3.0.13.0.1pip install --upgrade "supervisor==3.0.1" -
>= 3.1, < 3.1.43.1.4pip install --upgrade "supervisor==3.1.4" -
>= 3.2, < 3.2.43.2.4pip install --upgrade "supervisor==3.2.4" -
>= 3.3, < 3.3.33.3.3pip install --upgrade "supervisor==3.3.3"
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, users can disable the XML-RPC server in supervisor if it is not required for their specific use case. This can be achieved by modifying the supervisor configuration file and setting the xmlrpc option to false. However, this workaround should only be considered if disabling the XML-RPC server does not impact the desired functionality.
Conclusion
The XML-RPC command execution vulnerability in supervisor can be mitigated by upgrading to the fixed versions or by disabling the XML-RPC server if not needed. It is important to promptly apply the necessary fixes to prevent potential unauthorized access or compromise of the affected system. For further support and assistance in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Supervisor is a process control system for Unix-like operating systems that provides a client/server architecture for managing processes. It allows users to control and monitor multiple processes on a single machine.
The vulnerability allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands on the target system. This can lead to unauthorized access, data leakage, or further compromise of the affected system.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade to the fixed versions of supervisor: 3.0.1, 3.1.4, 3.2.4, or 3.3.3 depending on the version you are currently using.
Yes, a temporary workaround is to disable the XML-RPC server in supervisor if it is not required for your specific use case. This can be done by modifying the supervisor configuration file and setting the xmlrpc option to false.
You can find more information about this vulnerability in the official supervisor advisory: [link to advisory].
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