CVE-2013-7285: Code Injection
It was found that XStream could deserialize arbitrary user-supplied XML content, representing objects of any type. A remote attacker able to pass XML to XStream could use this flaw to perform a variety of attacks, including remote code execution in the context of the server running the XStream application.
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It was found that XStream would deserialize arbitrary user-supplied XML content, representing objects of any type. A remote attacker able to pass XML to XStream could use this flaw to perform a variety of attacks, including remote code execution in the context of the server running the XStream application.
— Red Hat
Xstream API versions up to 1.4.6 and version 1.4.10, if the security framework has not been initialized, may allow a remote attacker to run arbitrary shell commands by manipulating the processed input stream when unmarshaling XML or any supported format. e.g. JSON.
XStream could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an error in the XMLGenerator API. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the application to crash.
— IBM
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2013-7285?
CVE-2013-7285 is a vulnerability in the Xstream API versions up to 1.4.6 and version 1.4.10 if the security framework has not been initialized.
What is the severity of CVE-2013-7285?
CVE-2013-7285 has a severity level of high.
What is the impact of CVE-2013-7285?
CVE-2013-7285 allows a remote attacker to deserialize arbitrary user-supplied XML content, potentially leading to remote code execution.
How can I fix CVE-2013-7285?
To fix CVE-2013-7285, update XStream API to version 1.4.7 or later, or version 1.4.11 if the security framework has not been initialized.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2013-7285?
More information about CVE-2013-7285 can be found at the following references: [1] [2] [3].