Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/ca.uhn.hapi.fhir/hapi-fhir-jpaserver-base

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-67f6-c8mx-4q2m
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2021-32053 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption) affecting Hapi fhir jpaserver base libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves uncontrolled resource consumption in jpa server in hapi fhir. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.4.0.

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pkg:maven/ca.uhn.hapi.fhir/hapi-fhir-jpaserver-base

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/ca.uhn.hapi.fhir/hapi-fhir-jpaserver-base. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-67f6-c8mx-4q2m CVE-2021-32053 MODERATE Uncontrolled Resource Consumption in JPA Server in HAPI FHIR

CVE-2021-32053 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2021-32053
GHSA Identifier GHSA-67f6-c8mx-4q2m
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
Affected Product Hapi fhir jpaserver base
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2021-32053

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

ca.uhn.hapi.fhir:hapi-fhir-jpaserver-base fixed: 5.4.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>ca.uhn.hapi.fhir</groupId>
    <artifactId>hapi-fhir-jpaserver-base</artifactId>
    <version>5.4.0</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=ca.uhn.hapi.fhir

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2021-32053, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=ca.uhn.hapi.fhir

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Hapi fhir jpaserver base in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 5.4.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=ca.uhn.hapi.fhir 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-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption, where the product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource. In Hapi fhir jpaserver base, 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

JPA Server in HAPI FHIR before 5.4.0 allows a user to deny service (e.g., disable access to the database after the attack stops) via history requests. This occurs because of a SELECT COUNT statement that requires a full index scan, with an accompanying large amount of server resources if there are many simultaneous history requests.

CVE-2021-32053 Affected Hapi fhir jpaserver base Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
5.4.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
ca.uhn.hapi.fhir:hapi-fhir-jpaserver-base
maven/ca.uhn.hapi.fhir/hapi-fhir-jpaserver-base
Maven
< 5.4.0
5.4.0

References

NVD — CVE-2021-32053 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-32053
Hapi fhir jpaserver base Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/hapifhir/hapi-fhir/issues/2641
Hapi fhir jpaserver base Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/hapifhir/hapi-fhir/pull/2642
hapifhir.io WEB
https://hapifhir.io

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-32053?
CVE-2021-32053 is a security vulnerability in Hapi fhir jpaserver base involving Uncontrolled Resource Consumption in JPA Server in HAPI FHIR under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption.
Which Hapi fhir jpaserver base versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 5.4.0 across affected packages: ca.uhn.hapi.fhir:hapi-fhir-jpaserver-base.
What version fixes CVE-2021-32053?
Upgrading to 5.4.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is hapi-fhir-jpaserver-base affected?
Yes, ca.uhn.hapi.fhir:hapi-fhir-jpaserver-base is affected in releases prior to 5.4.0. Upgrade your dependency to 5.4.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-32053?
CVE-2021-32053 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2021-32053?
CVE-2021-32053 is classified under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption (The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2021-32053?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=ca.uhn.hapi.fhir'. 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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