CVE-2021-39149 (High) detected in xstream-1.4.5.jar

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CVE-2021-39149 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - xstream-1.4.5.jar

XStream is a serialization library from Java objects to XML and back.

Path to dependency file: WebGoat8/webgoat-integration-tests/pom.xml

Path to vulnerable library: /home/wss-scanner/.m2/repository/com/thoughtworks/xstream/xstream/1.4.5/xstream-1.4.5.jar,canner/.m2/repository/com/thoughtworks/xstream/xstream/1.4.5/xstream-1.4.5.jar,/home/wss-scanner/.m2/repository/com/thoughtworks/xstream/xstream/1.4.5/xstream-1.4.5.jar

Dependency Hierarchy:

• ❌ xstream-1.4.5.jar (Vulnerable Library)

Found in base branch: main

Vulnerability Details

XStream is a simple library to serialize objects to XML and back again. In affected versions this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to load and execute arbitrary code from a remote 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. XStream 1.4.18 uses no longer a blacklist by default, since it cannot be secured for general purpose.

Publish Date: 2021-08-23

URL: CVE-2021-39149

CVSS 3 Score Details (8.5)

Base Score Metrics:

• Exploitability Metrics:
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: High
  • Privileges Required: Low
  • User Interaction: None
  • Scope: Changed
• 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-3ccq-5vw3-2p6x

Release Date: 2021-08-23

Fix Resolution: com.thoughtworks.xstream:xstream:1.4.18

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⛑️ Automatic Remediation is available for this issue