Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/com.jayway.jsonpath/json-path

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-pfh2-hfmq-phg5
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-51074 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) json-path out-of-bounds write vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write) affecting Json path libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves json-path out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.9.0.

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pkg:maven/com.jayway.jsonpath/json-path

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/com.jayway.jsonpath/json-path. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-pfh2-hfmq-phg5 CVE-2023-51074 MODERATE json-path Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability

CVE-2023-51074 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-51074
GHSA Identifier GHSA-pfh2-hfmq-phg5
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write
Affected Product Json path
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-2023-51074

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Json path 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.jayway.jsonpath:json-path fixed: 2.9.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.jayway.jsonpath</groupId>
    <artifactId>json-path</artifactId>
    <version>2.9.0</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=com.jayway.jsonpath

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2023-51074, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.jayway.jsonpath

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Json path in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.9.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.jayway.jsonpath 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-787: Out-of-bounds Write, where the product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. In Json path, 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

json-path v2.8.0 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the `Criteria.parse()` method.

CVE-2023-51074 Affected Json path Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.9.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.jayway.jsonpath:json-path
maven/com.jayway.jsonpath/json-path
Maven
≥ 2.2.0
< 2.9.0
2.9.0

References

NVD — CVE-2023-51074 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-51074
Json path Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/json-path/JsonPath/issues/973
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/json-path/JsonPath/commit/71a09c1193726c010917f1157ecbb069ad6c3e3b
Json path Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/json-path/JsonPath
Json path Release RELEASE
https://github.com/json-path/JsonPath/releases/tag/json-path-2.9.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-51074?
CVE-2023-51074 is a security vulnerability in Json path involving json-path Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability under CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write.
Which Json path versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.9.0 across affected packages: com.jayway.jsonpath:json-path.
What version fixes CVE-2023-51074?
Upgrading to 2.9.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is json-path affected?
Yes, com.jayway.jsonpath:json-path is affected in releases prior to 2.9.0. Upgrade your dependency to 2.9.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-51074?
CVE-2023-51074 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-2023-51074?
CVE-2023-51074 is classified under CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write (The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-51074?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.jayway.jsonpath'. 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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