Uncontrolled Resource Consumption Vulnerability in Apache Commons IO
CVE-2024-47554

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Apache
Status
Apache Commons Io
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 October 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2024-47554?

The vulnerability in the org.apache.commons.io.input.XmlStreamReader class can lead to excessive CPU resource consumption due to the processing of specially crafted input. This behavior may create significant performance issues, particularly when handling untrusted XML data. To mitigate this risk, it is recommended that users upgrade to Apache Commons IO version 2.14.0 or later, where this issue has been addressed. Proper security measures should be considered when dealing with external inputs to prevent potential exploitation.

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Affected Version(s)

Apache Commons IO 2.0 < 2.14.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2024-47554-PoC
Created by PawelMurdzek

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/6ozr91rr9cj5lm0zyhv30bsp3...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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