Apache Commons Configuration code execution | CVE-2022-33980
NAME
Apache Commons Configuration code execution
- Platforms Affected:
Apache Commons Configuration 2.4
Apache Commons Configuration 2.5
Apache Commons Configuration 2.6
Apache Commons Configuration 2.7 - Risk Level:
9.8 - Exploitability:
Unproven - Consequences:
Gain Access
DESCRIPTION
Apache Commons Configuration could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a flaw when using the interpolation defaults. By using a specially-crafted configuratrion, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code or perform unintentional contact with remote servers .
CVSS 3.0 Information
- Privileges Required: None
- User Interaction: None
- Scope: Unchanged
- Access Vector: Network
- Access Complexity: Low
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Integrity Impact: High
- Availability Impact: High
- Remediation Level: Official Fix
MITIGATION
Upgrade to the latest version of Apache Commons Configuration (2.8.0 or later), available from the Apache Commons Configuration GIT Repository. See References.
- Reference Link:
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/07/06/5 - Reference Link:
https://github.com/apache/commons-configuration
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