CVE-2021-43859 (High) detected in xstream-1.3.1.jar - autoclosed

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CVE-2021-43859 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - xstream-1.3.1.jar

Path to dependency file: /ready-api-plugin-template/pom.xml

Path to vulnerable library: /home/wss-scanner/.m2/repository/thoughtworks/xstream/1.3.1/xstream-1.3.1.jar

Dependency Hierarchy:

• ready-api-soapui-pro-1.7.0.jar (Root Library)
  • ready-api-soapui-1.7.0.jar
    • ❌ xstream-1.3.1.jar (Vulnerable Library)

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerability Details

XStream is an open source java library to serialize objects to XML and back again. Versions prior to 1.4.19 may allow a remote attacker to allocate 100% CPU time on the target system depending on CPU type or parallel execution of such a payload resulting in a denial of service only by manipulating the processed input stream. XStream 1.4.19 monitors and accumulates the time it takes to add elements to collections and throws an exception if a set threshold is exceeded. Users are advised to upgrade as soon as possible. Users unable to upgrade may set the NO_REFERENCE mode to prevent recursion. See GHSA-rmr5-cpv2-vgjf for further details on a workaround if an upgrade is not possible.

Publish Date: 2022-02-01

URL: CVE-2021-43859

CVSS 3 Score Details (7.5)

Base Score Metrics:

• Exploitability Metrics:
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: None
  • Scope: Unchanged
• Impact Metrics:
  • Confidentiality Impact: None
  • Integrity Impact: None
  • Availability Impact: High

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: GHSA-rmr5-cpv2-vgjf

Release Date: 2022-02-01

Fix Resolution: com.thoughtworks.xstream:xstream:1.4.19

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✔️ This issue was automatically closed by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) was either marked as ignored or it is no longer part of the Mend inventory.