GHSA-c7v7-rqfm-f44j: Vaadin Vaadin Platform Possible File Bypass Vulnerability

MODERATE
CWE-20 CWE-434
Published
Advisory Summary

GHSA-c7v7-rqfm-f44j is a MODERATE vaadin platform possible file bypass vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Vaadin libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves vaadin platform possible file bypass via upload validation on the server-side. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 14.13.1, 23.6.2, 24.7.7.

GHSA-c7v7-rqfm-f44j at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-c7v7-rqfm-f44j
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Vaadin
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-c7v7-rqfm-f44j

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Vaadin dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

com.vaadin:vaadin fixed: 14.13.1
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.vaadin</groupId>
    <artifactId>vaadin</artifactId>
    <version>14.13.1</version>
</dependency>
com.vaadin:vaadin fixed: 23.6.2
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.vaadin</groupId>
    <artifactId>vaadin</artifactId>
    <version>23.6.2</version>
</dependency>
com.vaadin:vaadin fixed: 24.7.7
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.vaadin</groupId>
    <artifactId>vaadin</artifactId>
    <version>24.7.7</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.vaadin

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by GHSA-c7v7-rqfm-f44j, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.vaadin

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Vaadin in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 14.13.1), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.vaadin command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. In Vaadin, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

### Description When the Vaadin Upload's start listener is used to validate metadata about an incoming upload, it is possible to bypass the upload validation. Users of affected versions should apply the upgrade to a more recent Vaadin version.

GHSA-c7v7-rqfm-f44j Affected Vaadin Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
14.13.123.6.224.7.7
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.vaadin:vaadin
Maven
≥ 14.0.0
< 14.13.1
14.13.1
com.vaadin:vaadin
Maven
≥ 23.0.0
< 23.6.2
23.6.2
com.vaadin:vaadin
Maven
≥ 24.0.0
< 24.7.7
24.7.7

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-c7v7-rqfm-f44j?
GHSA-c7v7-rqfm-f44j is a security vulnerability in Vaadin involving Vaadin Platform possible file bypass via upload validation on the server-side under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Vaadin versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 14.13.1, 23.6.2, 24.7.7 across affected packages: com.vaadin:vaadin.
What version fixes GHSA-c7v7-rqfm-f44j?
Upgrading to 14.13.1, 23.6.2, 24.7.7 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is vaadin affected?
Yes, com.vaadin:vaadin is affected in releases prior to 14.13.1, 23.6.2, 24.7.7. Upgrade your dependency to 14.13.1, 23.6.2, 24.7.7 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-c7v7-rqfm-f44j?
GHSA-c7v7-rqfm-f44j is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for GHSA-c7v7-rqfm-f44j?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.vaadin'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
Normalized schema output
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