QID 998007

QID 998007: Java (Maven) Security Update for com.google.oauth-client:google-oauth-client (GHSA-hw42-3568-wj87)

The vulnerability impacts only users of the IdTokenVerifier class. The verify method in IdTokenVerifier does not validate the signature before verifying the claims (e.g., iss, aud, etc.). Signature verification makes sure that the token's payload comes from valid provider, not from someone else.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a security breach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.3 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 3.5 severity.
    • Solution
    Refer to Github security advisory GHSA-hw42-3568-wj87 for updates and patch information.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 998007

    CVE-2021-22573 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-hw42-3568-wj87 com.google.oauth-client:google-oauth-client URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-hw42-3568-wj87
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