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CVE-2021-39144

XStream is vulnerable to a Remote Command Execution attack

### ImpactThe vulnerability may allow a remote attacker has sufficient rights to execute commands of the 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.### PatchesXStream 1.4.18 uses no longer a blacklist by default, since it cannot be secured for general purpose.### 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-2021-39144](https://x-stream.github.io/CVE-2021-39144.html).### CreditsCeclin and YXXX from the Tencent Security Response Center found and reported the issue to XStream and provided the required information to reproduce it.### For more informationIf you have any questions or comments about this advisory:* Open an issue in [XStream](https://github.com/x-stream/xstream/issues)* Email us at [XStream Google Group](https://groups.google.com/group/xstream-user)

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Vulnerability Details
Score
8.5
Score Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Versions
com.thoughtworks.xstream:xstream < 1.4.18
Severity
High
Ecosystem
Publish Date
August 25, 2021
Modified Date
February 21, 2024