Path to dependency file: /webgoat-integration-tests/pom.xml
Path to vulnerable library: /home/wss-scanner/.m2/repository/com/thoughtworks/xstream/xstream/1.4.18/xstream-1.4.18.jar,/home/wss-scanner/.m2/repository/com/thoughtworks/xstream/xstream/1.4.18/xstream-1.4.18.jar,/m2/repository/com/thoughtworks/xstream/xstream/1.4.18/xstream-1.4.18.jar
XStream serializes Java objects to XML and back again. Versions prior to 1.4.20 may allow a remote attacker to terminate the application with a stack overflow error, resulting in a denial of service only via manipulation the processed input stream. The attack uses the hash code implementation for collections and maps to force recursive hash calculation causing a stack overflow. This issue is patched in version 1.4.20 which handles the stack overflow and raises an InputManipulationException instead. A potential workaround for users who only use HashMap or HashSet and whose XML refers these only as default map or set, is to change the default implementation of java.util.Map and java.util per the code example in the referenced advisory. However, this implies that your application does not care about the implementation of the map and all elements are comparable.
CVE-2022-41966 - High Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Library - xstream-1.4.18.jar
Library home page: http://x-stream.github.io
Path to dependency file: /webgoat-integration-tests/pom.xml
Path to vulnerable library: /home/wss-scanner/.m2/repository/com/thoughtworks/xstream/xstream/1.4.18/xstream-1.4.18.jar,/home/wss-scanner/.m2/repository/com/thoughtworks/xstream/xstream/1.4.18/xstream-1.4.18.jar,/m2/repository/com/thoughtworks/xstream/xstream/1.4.18/xstream-1.4.18.jar
Dependency Hierarchy: - :x: **xstream-1.4.18.jar** (Vulnerable Library)
Found in base branch: develop
Vulnerability Details
XStream serializes Java objects to XML and back again. Versions prior to 1.4.20 may allow a remote attacker to terminate the application with a stack overflow error, resulting in a denial of service only via manipulation the processed input stream. The attack uses the hash code implementation for collections and maps to force recursive hash calculation causing a stack overflow. This issue is patched in version 1.4.20 which handles the stack overflow and raises an InputManipulationException instead. A potential workaround for users who only use HashMap or HashSet and whose XML refers these only as default map or set, is to change the default implementation of java.util.Map and java.util per the code example in the referenced advisory. However, this implies that your application does not care about the implementation of the map and all elements are comparable.
Publish Date: 2022-12-27
URL: CVE-2022-41966
CVSS 3 Score Details (8.2)
Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: None - Integrity Impact: Low - Availability Impact: High
For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.Suggested Fix
Type: Upgrade version
Origin: https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-j563-grx4-pjpv
Release Date: 2022-12-27
Fix Resolution: 1.4.20
:rescue_worker_helmet: Automatic Remediation will be attempted for this issue.