QID 981933

QID 981933: Java (maven) Security Update for org.apache.commons:commons-configuration2 (GHSA-7qx4-pp76-vrqh)

Apache Commons Configuration uses a third-party library to parse YAML files which by default allows the instantiation of classes if the YAML includes special statements. Apache Commons Configuration versions 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 did not change the default settings of this library. So if a YAML file was loaded from an untrusted source, it could therefore load and execute code out of the control of the host application.

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

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 10 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-7qx4-pp76-vrqh for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 981933

    CVE-2020-1953 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-7qx4-pp76-vrqh org.apache.commons:commons-configuration2 URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-7qx4-pp76-vrqh
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