CVE-2021-38711: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-vxxr-cwrh-ff4m
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CWE-552
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2021-38711 is a HIGH security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-552: Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product makes files or directories accessible to unauthorized actors, even though they should not be.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2021-38711 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2021-38711
GHSA Identifier GHSA-vxxr-cwrh-ff4m
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-552: Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2021-38711

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

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

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2021-38711, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

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

Note: The mvn dependency:tree 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-552: Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties, where the product makes files or directories accessible to unauthorized actors, even though they should not be. In Software, 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

In gitit before 0.15.0.0, the Export feature can be exploited to leak information from files.

References

NVD — CVE-2021-38711 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-38711
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jgm/gitit/commit/eed32638f4f6e3b2f4b8a9a04c4b72001acf9ad8
Software Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jgm/gitit/compare/0.14.0.0...0.15.0.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-38711?
CVE-2021-38711 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-552: Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2021-38711?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2021-38711?
CVE-2021-38711 is classified under CWE-552: Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties (The product makes files or directories accessible to unauthorized actors, even though they should not be.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2021-38711?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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