Improper input validation in PocketMine-MP - #VU125414

 

Improper input validation in PocketMine-MP - #VU125414

Published: May 30, 2023 / Updated: April 8, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU125414
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
PocketMine-MP
Software vendor:
PMMP

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in LoginPacket processing when parsing malformed JWT JSON. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted LoginPacket payload to cause a denial of service.

The issue is caused by a dependency vulnerability in netresearch/jsonmapper when mapping JSON arrays and objects onto scalar model properties such as strings.


Remediation

Install security update from vendor's website.

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