CVE-2020-17531

A Java Serialization vulnerability was found in Apache Tapestry 4. Apache Tapestry 4 will attempt to deserialize the "sp" parameter even before invoking the page's validate method, leading to deserialization without authentication. Apache Tapestry 4 reached end of life in 2008 and no update to address this issue will be released. Apache Tapestry 5 versions are not vulnerable to this issue. Users of Apache Tapestry 4 should upgrade to the latest Apache Tapestry 5 version.

Score

CVSS 3.1 9.8 Critical

Status

Modified - security@apache.org

Published

2020-12-08

Last modified

2024-08-04

Weaknesses

CWE-502

Affected products

• Tapestry (Apache)
• Apache Tapestry (Apache Software Foundation)

References

• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/12/02/1
• https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r700a6aa234dbff0555d4187bdc8274d7e4c0afbf35b9a3457f09ee76%40%3Cusers.tapestry.apac…
• https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210115-0007/