The Apache Commons Codec package contains simple encoder and decoders for
various formats such as Base64 and Hexadecimal. In addition to these
widely used encoders and decoders, the codec package also maintains a
collection of phonetic encoding utilities.
Path to dependency file: /tmp/ws-scm/Android_Common_Utils_API_17/common/build.gradle
Path to vulnerable library: /home/wss-scanner/.gradle/caches/modules-2/files-2.1/commons-codec/commons-codec/1.10/4b95f4897fa13f2cd904aee711aeafc0c5295cd8/commons-codec-1.10.jar
:heavy_check_mark: 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.
WS-2019-0379 - Medium Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Library - commons-codec-1.10.jar
The Apache Commons Codec package contains simple encoder and decoders for various formats such as Base64 and Hexadecimal. In addition to these widely used encoders and decoders, the codec package also maintains a collection of phonetic encoding utilities.
Path to dependency file: /tmp/ws-scm/Android_Common_Utils_API_17/common/build.gradle
Path to vulnerable library: /home/wss-scanner/.gradle/caches/modules-2/files-2.1/commons-codec/commons-codec/1.10/4b95f4897fa13f2cd904aee711aeafc0c5295cd8/commons-codec-1.10.jar
Dependency Hierarchy: - lint-gradle-26.6.2 (Root Library) - sdk-common-26.6.2.jar - sdklib-26.6.2.jar - httpmime-4.5.6.jar - httpclient-4.5.6.jar - :x: **commons-codec-1.10.jar** (Vulnerable Library)
Found in HEAD commit: 85eb8156d175f2dced284131dc146702b71c4888
Vulnerability Details
Apache commons-codec before version “commons-codec-1.13-RC1” is vulnerable to information disclosure due to Improper Input validation.
Publish Date: 2019-05-20
URL: WS-2019-0379
CVSS 3 Score Details (6.5)
Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: Low - Integrity Impact: Low - Availability Impact: None
For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.Suggested Fix
Type: Upgrade version
Origin: https://github.com/apache/commons-codec/commit/48b615756d1d770091ea3322eefc08011ee8b113
Release Date: 2019-05-12
Fix Resolution: 1.13-RC1
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