Vulnerability Description
The default configuration of the ObjectRepresentation class in Restlet before 2.1.4 deserializes objects from untrusted sources using the Java XMLDecoder, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code via crafted XML.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Restlet | Restlet | <= 2.1.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blog.diniscruz.com/2013/08/using-xmldecoder-to-execute-server-side.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://restlet.org/learn/2.1/changesRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1410.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1862.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=995275Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/restlet/restlet-framework-java/issues/774Issue TrackingPatch
- http://blog.diniscruz.com/2013/08/using-xmldecoder-to-execute-server-side.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://restlet.org/learn/2.1/changesRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1410.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1862.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=995275Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/restlet/restlet-framework-java/issues/774Issue TrackingPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-4221?
CVE-2013-4221 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The default configuration of the ObjectRepresentation class in Restlet before 2.1.4 deserializes objects from untrusted sources using the Java XMLDecoder, which allows remote attackers to execute arbi...
How severe is CVE-2013-4221?
CVE-2013-4221 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-4221?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Restlet Restlet.