A critical unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability (CVE-2025-8201, CVSS 10.0) in the “JetStream” enterprise data streaming platform is being actively exploited in the wild. The flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server by sending a malicious data packet.
Business Impact
JetStream is used to process high-volume, real-time data for financial transactions, IoT, and logistics. A compromise allows attackers to steal or corrupt massive amounts of in-transit data, disrupt critical business operations, and pivot into connected corporate networks.
Why It Happened
The vulnerability is a deserialization flaw in how the platform handles incoming data streams. Attackers can craft a data packet that, when processed, executes malicious code on the host system with high privileges.
Recommended Executive Action
Direct your data engineering and infrastructure teams to apply the emergency patch from the vendor immediately. This is a critical priority, as any unpatched, internet-facing JetStream instance should be considered compromised. Hunt for IoCs provided in the vendor’s advisory.
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