HIGH

CVE-2021-39141

CVSS v3

8.5

HIGH

EPSS Score

84.5%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

XStream is a simple library to serialize objects to XML and back again. In affected versions this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to load and execute arbitrary code from a remote host only by manipulating the processed input stream. No user is affected, who followed the recommendation to setup XStream's security framework with a whitelist limited to the minimal required types. XStream 1.4.18 uses no longer a blacklist by default, since it cannot be secured for general purpose.

Technical details

Published
8/23/2021

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-39141?

XStream is a simple library to serialize objects to XML and back again. In affected versions this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to load and execute arbitrary code from a remote host only by manipulating the processed input stream. No user is affected, who followed the recommendation to setup XStream's security framework with a whitelist limited to the minimal required types. XStream 1.4.18 uses no longer a blacklist by default, since it cannot be secured for general purpose.

Is CVE-2021-39141 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-39141 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 84.5%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-39141?

CVE-2021-39141 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.5 (HIGH severity).

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