Critical · published May 15, 2019
CVSS calls it critical at 9.8. It sits in the 99.7th percentile for exploit probability.
⚠️ A crafty XML input could let an attacker run any command they want! With Xstream API versions up to 1.4.6 and 1.4.10, a small oversight in security initialization is all it takes. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where a waiter accepts orders without checking if they're supposed to be handling the food prep — one wrong dish might lead to disaster! Here, unverified input can trigger unintended commands instead of just being treated as simple data. An attacker could exploit this gap to execute arbitrary commands on your server, potentially compromising sensitive data or disrupting services. This could lead to data breaches or a complete system takeover, which would be absolutely devastating!
Think of it like a restaurant where a waiter accepts orders without checking if they're supposed to be handling the food prep — one wrong dish might lead to disaster! Here, unverified input can trigger unintended commands instead of just being treated as simple data. This vulnerability arises from the Xstream API's failure to properly initialize its security framework, allowing malicious users to manipulate the input stream while unmarshaling XML or JSON data. This oversight can lead directly to remote command execution.
An attacker could exploit this gap to execute arbitrary commands on your server, potentially compromising sensitive data or disrupting services. This could lead to data breaches or a complete system takeover, which would be absolutely devastating! To safeguard your application, ensure you're using Xstream API version 1.4.10 or higher, where this issue has been addressed. It’s also wise to review all input handling processes to verify security frameworks are initialized properly. Don't forget to run thorough security audits! You've got this! With these steps, you'll be protecting your system in no time! 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| oracle/endeca_information_discovery_studio | all versions | — |
| apache/activemq | all versions | — |
| xstream/xstream | ≤ 1.4.6 | — |
| xstream/xstream | all versions | — |