Vulnerability · Published Jan 13, 2021 · Assigned by mitre
CVE-2021-23900
High 7.5
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in the com.mikesamuel:json-sanitizer package (Maven). There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 2.1% (higher than 82% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Severity (CVSS NVD)7.5High
Exploit odds (30 days)2.1%top 18.0% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
OWASP json-sanitizer before 1.2.2 can output invalid JSON or throw an undeclared exception for crafted input. This may lead to denial of service if the application is not prepared to handle these situations.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maven | com.mikesamuel:json-sanitizer | 1.2.2 | GHSA-8rf5-92jh-3vc9 |