CVE-2021-43859 @ Maven-com.thoughtworks.xstream:xstream-1.4.5

[AASMACMX]

Vulnerable Package issue exists @ Maven-com.thoughtworks.xstream:xstream-1.4.5 in branch main

XStream is an open source java library to serialize objects to XML and back again. Versions prior to 1.4.19 may allow a remote attacker to allocate 100% CPU time on the target system depending on CPU type or parallel execution of such a payload resulting in a denial of service only by manipulating the processed input stream. XStream 1.4.19 monitors and accumulates the time it takes to add elements to collections and throws an exception if a set threshold is exceeded. Users are advised to upgrade as soon as possible. Users unable to upgrade may set the NO_REFERENCE mode to prevent recursion. See GHSA-rmr5-cpv2-vgjf for further details on a workaround if an upgrade is not possible.

Namespace: CxDemoInABoxRepos
Repository: Java-Webgoat
Repository Url: https://github.com/CxDemoInABoxRepos/Java-Webgoat
CxAST-Project: CxDemoInABoxRepos/Java-Webgoat
CxAST platform scan: 466e73ae-3cc9-415a-8383-b7e20e1af3be
Branch: main
Application: Java-Webgoat
Severity: HIGH
State: TO_VERIFY
Status: RECURRENT
CWE: CWE-502

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Additional Info
Attack vector: NETWORK
Attack complexity: LOW
Confidentiality impact: NONE
Availability impact: HIGH
Remediation Upgrade Recommendation: 1.4.19

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