CVE-2021-29505
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 77.73%
Last modified
CVE-2021-29505 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. XStream is software for serializing Java objects to XML and back again. A vulnerability in XStream versions prior to 1.4.17 may allow a remote attacker has sufficient rights to execute commands of the host only by manipulating the processed input stream. EPSS estimates a 77.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
XStream is software for serializing Java objects to XML and back again. A vulnerability in XStream versions prior to 1.4.17 may allow a remote attacker has sufficient rights to execute commands of the host only by manipulating the processed input stream. No user who followed the recommendation to setup XStream's security framework with a whitelist limited to the minimal required types is affected. The vulnerability is patched in version 1.4.17.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xstream | Xstream | < 1.4.17 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 33 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
| Netapp | Snapmanager | All versions |
| Oracle | Banking Cash Management | 14.2 |
| Oracle | Banking Cash Management | 14.3 |
| Oracle | Banking Cash Management | 14.5 |
| Oracle | Banking Corporate Lending Process Management | 14.2.0 |
| Oracle | Banking Corporate Lending Process Management | 14.3.0 |
| Oracle | Banking Corporate Lending Process Management | 14.5.0 |
| Oracle | Banking Credit Facilities Process Management | 14.2.0 |
| Oracle | Banking Credit Facilities Process Management | 14.3.0 |
| Oracle | Banking Credit Facilities Process Management | 14.5.0 |
| Oracle | Banking Supply Chain Finance | 14.2.0 |
| Oracle | Banking Trade Finance Process Management | 14.5.0 |
| Oracle | Business Activity Monitoring | 11.1.1.9.0 |
| Oracle | Business Activity Monitoring | 12.2.1.3.0 |
| Oracle | Business Activity Monitoring | 12.2.1.4.0 |
| Oracle | Communications Brm - Elastic Charging Engine | 11.3 |
| Oracle | Communications Brm - Elastic Charging Engine | 12.0 |
| Oracle | Communications Unified Inventory Management | 7.3.4 |
| Oracle | Communications Unified Inventory Management | 7.3.5 |
| Oracle | Communications Unified Inventory Management | 7.4.0 |
| Oracle | Communications Unified Inventory Management | 7.4.1 |
| Oracle | Communications Unified Inventory Management | 7.4.2 |
| Oracle | Enterprise Manager Ops Center | 12.4.0.0 |
| Oracle | Retail Customer Insights | 15.0.2 |
| Oracle | Retail Customer Insights | 16.0.2 |
| Oracle | Retail Xstore Point Of Service | 16.0.6 |
| Oracle | Retail Xstore Point Of Service | 17.0.4 |
| Oracle | Retail Xstore Point Of Service | 18.0.3 |
| Oracle | Retail Xstore Point Of Service | 19.0.2 |
| Oracle | Retail Xstore Point Of Service | 20.0.1 |
| Oracle | Webcenter Portal | 12.2.1.3.0 |
| Oracle | Webcenter Portal | 12.2.1.4.0 |
| Oracle | Webcenter Sites | 12.2.1.3.0 |
| Oracle | Webcenter Sites | 12.2.1.4.0 |
References
- https://github.com/x-stream/xstream/commit/24fac82191292c6ae25f94508d28b9823f83624fPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/x-stream/xstream/security/advisories/GHSA-7chv-rrw6-w6fcThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/07/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-5004Third 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://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/x-stream/xstream/commit/24fac82191292c6ae25f94508d28b9823f83624fPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/x-stream/xstream/security/advisories/GHSA-7chv-rrw6-w6fcThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/07/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210708-0007/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-5004Third 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://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-29505?
XStream is software for serializing Java objects to XML and back again. A vulnerability in XStream versions prior to 1.4.17 may allow a remote attacker has sufficient rights to execute commands of the host only by manipulating the processed input stream. No user who followed the recommendation to setup XStream's security framework with a whitelist limited to the minimal required types is affected. The vulnerability is patched in version 1.4.17.
How severe is CVE-2021-29505?
CVE-2021-29505 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 77.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29505?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2021-29505?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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