Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/io.gitlab.arturbosch.detekt/detekt-core

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-2cfc-865j-gm4w
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-0272 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.3) xml external entity reference vulnerability (CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference) affecting Detekt core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves xml external entity reference in detekt. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.20.0.

1 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:maven/io.gitlab.arturbosch.detekt/detekt-core

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/io.gitlab.arturbosch.detekt/detekt-core. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-2cfc-865j-gm4w CVE-2022-0272 HIGH XML External Entity Reference in detekt

CVE-2022-0272 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-0272
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2cfc-865j-gm4w
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.3
CWE Classification CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Affected Product Detekt core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/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 Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2022-0272

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

io.gitlab.arturbosch.detekt:detekt-core fixed: 1.20.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>io.gitlab.arturbosch.detekt</groupId>
    <artifactId>detekt-core</artifactId>
    <version>1.20.0</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=io.gitlab.arturbosch.detekt

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-0272, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=io.gitlab.arturbosch.detekt

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Detekt core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.20.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=io.gitlab.arturbosch.detekt 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-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference, where the product processes an xml document that can contain xml entities with uris that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. In Detekt core, 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

Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in GitHub repository detekt/detekt prior to 1.20.0.

CVE-2022-0272 Affected Detekt core Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.20.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
io.gitlab.arturbosch.detekt:detekt-core
maven/io.gitlab.arturbosch.detekt/detekt-core
Maven
< 1.20.0
1.20.0

References

NVD — CVE-2022-0272 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0272
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/detekt/detekt/commit/c965a8d2a6bbdb9bcfc6acfa7bbffd3da81f5395
Detekt core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/detekt/detekt
huntr.dev/bounties/23e37ba7-9... WEB
https://huntr.dev/bounties/23e37ba7-96d5-4037-a90a-8c8f4a70ce44

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0272?
CVE-2022-0272 is a security vulnerability in Detekt core involving XML External Entity Reference in detekt under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference.
Which Detekt core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.20.0 across affected packages: io.gitlab.arturbosch.detekt:detekt-core.
What version fixes CVE-2022-0272?
Upgrading to 1.20.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is detekt-core affected?
Yes, io.gitlab.arturbosch.detekt:detekt-core is affected in releases prior to 1.20.0. Upgrade your dependency to 1.20.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-0272?
CVE-2022-0272 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-0272?
CVE-2022-0272 is classified under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-0272?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=io.gitlab.arturbosch.detekt'. 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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