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CVE-2021-21350

XStream is vulnerable to an Arbitrary Code Execution attack

### ImpactThe vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code 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.### PatchesIf you rely on XStream's default blacklist of the [Security Framework](https://x-stream.github.io/security.html#framework), you will have to use at least version 1.4.16.### WorkaroundsSee [workarounds](https://x-stream.github.io/security.html#workaround) for the different versions covering all CVEs.### ReferencesSee full information about the nature of the vulnerability and the steps to reproduce it in XStream's documentation for [CVE-2021-21350](https://x-stream.github.io/CVE-2021-21350.html).### CreditsThe vulnerability was discovered and reported by threedr3am.### For more informationIf you have any questions or comments about this advisory:* Open an issue in [XStream](https://github.com/x-stream/xstream/issues)* Contact us at [XStream Google Group](https://groups.google.com/group/xstream-user)

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Vulnerability Details
Score
5.2
Score Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Versions
com.thoughtworks.xstream:xstream < 1.4.16
Severity
Medium
Ecosystem
Publish Date
March 22, 2021
Modified Date
February 17, 2024