Vulnerability Description
Ballerina is an open source programming language and platform for cloud application programmers. Ballerina versions 1.2.x and SL releases up to alpha 3 have a potential for a supply chain attack via MiTM against users. Http connections did not make use of TLS and certificate checking was ignored. The vulnerability allows an attacker to substitute or modify packages retrieved from BC thus allowing to inject malicious code into ballerina executables. This has been patched in Ballerina 1.2.14 and Ballerina SwanLake alpha4.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ballerina | Ballerina | < 1.2.14 |
| Ballerina | Swan Lake | alpha1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/ballerina-platform/ballerina-lang/commit/4609ffee1744ecd16aacPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ballerina-platform/ballerina-lang/security/advisories/GHSA-f5Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ballerina-platform/ballerina-lang/commit/4609ffee1744ecd16aacPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ballerina-platform/ballerina-lang/security/advisories/GHSA-f5Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-32700?
CVE-2021-32700 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). Ballerina is an open source programming language and platform for cloud application programmers. Ballerina versions 1.2.x and SL releases up to alpha 3 have a potential for a supply chain attack via M...
How severe is CVE-2021-32700?
CVE-2021-32700 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-32700?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ballerina Ballerina, Ballerina Swan Lake.