QID 981780

QID 981780: Java (maven) Security Update for org.hibernate.validator:hibernate-validator (GHSA-m8p2-495h-ccmh)

A vulnerability was found in Hibernate-Validator. The SafeHtml validator annotation fails to properly sanitize payloads consisting of potentially malicious code in HTML comments and instructions. This vulnerability can result in an XSS attack.

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

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 6.1 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4.3 severity.
  • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-m8p2-495h-ccmh for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 981780

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-m8p2-495h-ccmh org.hibernate.validator:hibernate-validator URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-m8p2-495h-ccmh