CVE-2021-29505 (High) detected in xstream-1.4.16.jar - autoclosed

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CVE-2021-29505 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - xstream-1.4.16.jar

Library home page: http://x-stream.github.io

Path to dependency file: www.renfei.net/pom.xml

Path to vulnerable library: /home/wss-scanner/.m2/repository/com/thoughtworks/xstream/xstream/1.4.16/xstream-1.4.16.jar

Dependency Hierarchy:

• sdk-1.1.0.jar (Root Library)
  • ❌ xstream-1.4.16.jar (Vulnerable Library)

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerability Details

XStream is vulnerable to a Remote Command Execution attack before version 1.4.17. The vulnerability may allow a remote attacker has sufficient rights to execute commands of the host only by manipulating the processed input stream. No user is affected, who followed the recommendation to setup XStream's security framework with a whitelist limited to the minimal required types.

Publish Date: 2021-03-31

URL: CVE-2021-29505

CVSS 3 Score Details (8.8)

Base Score Metrics:

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

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: GHSA-7chv-rrw6-w6fc

Release Date: 2021-03-31

Fix Resolution: com.thoughtworks.xstream:xstream:1.4.17

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