QID 980296

QID 980296: Java (maven) Security Update for org.apache.santuario:xmlsec (GHSA-4q98-wr72-h35w)

In version 2.0.3 Apache Santuario XML Security for Java, a caching mechanism was introduced to speed up creating new XML documents using a static pool of DocumentBuilders. However, if some untrusted code can register a malicious implementation with the thread context class loader first, then this implementation might be cached and re-used by Apache Santuario - XML Security for Java, leading to potential security flaws when validating signed documents, etc. The vulnerability affects Apache Santuario - XML Security for Java 2.0.x releases from 2.0.3 and all 2.1.x releases before 2.1.4.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.5 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Low - 1.9 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-4q98-wr72-h35w for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-4q98-wr72-h35w - github.com/advisories/GHSA-4q98-wr72-h35w

CVEs related to QID 980296

CVE-2019-12400 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-4q98-wr72-h35w	org.apache.santuario:xmlsec		github.com/advisories/GHSA-4q98-wr72-h35w

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