CVE-2021-27568
MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 2.89%
Last modified
CVE-2021-27568 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in netplex json-smart-v1 through 2015-10-23 and json-smart-v2 through 2.4. An exception is thrown from a function, but it is not caught, as demonstrated by NumberFormatException. EPSS estimates a 2.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in netplex json-smart-v1 through 2015-10-23 and json-smart-v2 through 2.4. An exception is thrown from a function, but it is not caught, as demonstrated by NumberFormatException. When it is not caught, it may cause programs using the library to crash or expose sensitive information.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Json-Smart Project | Json-Smart-V1 | < 1.3.2 |
| Json-Smart Project | Json-Smart-V2 | < 2.3.1 |
| Json-Smart Project | Json-Smart-V2 | >= 2.4, < 2.4.1 |
| Oracle | Communications Cloud Native Core Policy | 1.14.0 |
| Oracle | Oss Support Tools | < 2.12.42 |
| Oracle | Peoplesoft Enterprise Peopletools | 8.58 |
| Oracle | Peoplesoft Enterprise Peopletools | 8.59 |
| Oracle | Utilities Framework | 4.4.0.0.0 |
| Oracle | Utilities Framework | 4.4.0.2.0 |
| Oracle | Utilities Framework | 4.4.0.3.0 |
| Oracle | Weblogic Server | 12.2.1.3.0 |
| Oracle | Weblogic Server | 12.2.1.4.0 |
| Oracle | Weblogic Server | 14.1.1.0.0 |
References
- https://github.com/netplex/json-smart-v1/issues/7Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/netplex/json-smart-v2/issues/60Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com//security-alerts/cpujul2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2022.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/netplex/json-smart-v1/issues/7Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/netplex/json-smart-v2/issues/60Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com//security-alerts/cpujul2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2022.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-27568?
An issue was discovered in netplex json-smart-v1 through 2015-10-23 and json-smart-v2 through 2.4. An exception is thrown from a function, but it is not caught, as demonstrated by NumberFormatException. When it is not caught, it may cause programs using the library to crash or expose sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2021-27568?
CVE-2021-27568 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27568?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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