CVE-2020-26217 (High) detected in xstream-1.3.1.jar

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CVE-2020-26217 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - xstream-1.3.1.jar

Dependency Hierarchy: - readyapi4j-cucumber-core-1.0.0-SNAPSHOT.jar (Root Library) - readyapi4j-facade-1.0.0-SNAPSHOT.jar - readyapi4j-local-1.0.0-SNAPSHOT.jar - soapui-testserver-api-5.5.0.jar - soapui-5.5.0.jar - :x: **xstream-1.3.1.jar** (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: 2616e3393c26f490cd18ae49306a09616a7b066f

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerability Details

XStream before version 1.4.14 is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution.The vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to run arbitrary shell commands only by manipulating the processed input stream. Only users who rely on blocklists are affected. Anyone using XStream's Security Framework allowlist is not affected. The linked advisory provides code workarounds for users who cannot upgrade. The issue is fixed in version 1.4.14.

Publish Date: 2020-11-16

URL: CVE-2020-26217

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: https://github.com/x-stream/xstream/security/advisories/GHSA-mw36-7c6c-q4q2

Release Date: 2020-11-16

Fix Resolution: com.thoughtworks.xstream:xstream:1.4.14

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: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.

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:information_source: This issue was automatically re-opened by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) has been detected in the Mend inventory.