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CVE-2020-1953: Input Validation

First published: Fri Mar 13 2020(Updated: )

A flaw was found in the Apache Commons Configuration, where it uses a third-party library to process YAML files, which by default, allows the instantiation of classes if the YAML includes special statements. Apache Commons Configuration versions 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 did not change the default settings of this library. If a YAML file was loaded from an untrusted source, it could load and execute code out of the control of the host application.

Credit: security@apache.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/commons-configuration<2.7
2.7
Apache Commons Configuration=2.2
Apache Commons Configuration=2.3
Apache Commons Configuration=2.4
Apache Commons Configuration=2.5
Apache Commons Configuration=2.6
Oracle Database=11.2.0.4
Oracle Database=12.1.0.2
Oracle Database=12.2.0.1
Oracle Database=18c
Oracle Database=19c
Oracle Healthcare Foundation=7.1.1
Oracle Healthcare Foundation=7.2.0
Oracle Healthcare Foundation=7.2.1
Oracle Healthcare Foundation=7.3.0

Remedy

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rde2186ad6ac0d6ed8d51af7509244adcf1ce0f9a3b7e1d1dd3b64676@%3Ccommits.camel.apache.org%3E

Remedy

There is currently no mitigation available for this vulnerability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this flaw in Apache Commons Configuration?

    The vulnerability ID for this flaw in Apache Commons Configuration is CVE-2020-1953.

  • What is the severity level of CVE-2020-1953?

    CVE-2020-1953 has a severity level of critical (10).

  • Which versions of Apache Commons Configuration are affected by CVE-2020-1953?

    Apache Commons Configuration versions 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 are affected by CVE-2020-1953.

  • How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2020-1953?

    To fix the vulnerability CVE-2020-1953, upgrade Apache Commons Configuration to version 2.7.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-1953?

    You can find more information about CVE-2020-1953 in the references section of the vulnerability description.

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