SnakeYaml's Constructor() class does not restrict types which can be instantiated during deserialization. Deserializing yaml content provided by an attacker can lead to remote code execution. We recommend using SnakeYaml's SafeConsturctor when parsing untrusted content to restrict deserialization.
CVE-2022-1471 - High Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Library - snakeyaml-1.26.jar
YAML 1.1 parser and emitter for Java
Library home page: http://www.snakeyaml.org
Path to dependency file: /app/pom.xml
Path to vulnerable library: /C:/Users/DanielBrown/.m2/repository/org/yaml/snakeyaml/1.26/snakeyaml-1.26.jar
Dependency Hierarchy: - spring-boot-starter-web-2.3.1.RELEASE.jar (Root Library) - spring-boot-starter-2.3.1.RELEASE.jar - :x: **snakeyaml-1.26.jar** (Vulnerable Library)
Found in HEAD commit: 3f927c4704a4b5f8c1f0a78b5569f9a0931229d6
Found in base branch: main
Vulnerability Details
SnakeYaml's Constructor() class does not restrict types which can be instantiated during deserialization. Deserializing yaml content provided by an attacker can lead to remote code execution. We recommend using SnakeYaml's SafeConsturctor when parsing untrusted content to restrict deserialization.
Publish Date: 2022-12-01
URL: CVE-2022-1471
CVSS 3 Score Details (9.8)
Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: High - Integrity Impact: High - Availability Impact: High
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