Vulnerability identifier: #VU64945

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-10693

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Hibernate Validator
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Hibernate Team

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to modify files on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input when handling user-controlled data in error messages. A remote attacker can bypass input sanitation (escaping, stripping) controls.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Hibernate Validator: 6.1.2

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External links
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2020-10693

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.