Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.typelevel/jawn-parser_3.0.0-M2

PACKAGE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-vc89-hccf-rq55
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-21653 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.9) hash collision vulnerability (CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption) affecting Jawn parser 0.25 libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves hash collision in typelevel jawn. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.3.2.

1 Known Advisory Record(s)
Package Vulnerability Intelligence

pkg:maven/org.typelevel/jawn-parser_3.0.0-M2

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/org.typelevel/jawn-parser_3.0.0-M2. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-vc89-hccf-rq55 CVE-2022-21653 MODERATE Hash collision in typelevel jawn

CVE-2022-21653 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-21653
GHSA Identifier GHSA-vc89-hccf-rq55
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.9
CWE Classification CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
Affected Product Jawn parser 0.25
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.9

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2022-21653

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Jawn parser 0.25 dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

org.typelevel:jawn-parser_0.25 fixed: Latest secure release
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.typelevel</groupId>
    <artifactId>jawn-parser_0.25</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
org.typelevel:jawn-parserg fixed: Latest secure release
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.typelevel</groupId>
    <artifactId>jawn-parserg</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
org.typelevel:jawn-parser_0.27 fixed: Latest secure release
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.typelevel</groupId>
    <artifactId>jawn-parser_0.27</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
org.typelevel:jawn-parser_2.10 fixed: Latest secure release
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.typelevel</groupId>
    <artifactId>jawn-parser_2.10</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
org.typelevel:jawn-parser_2.11 fixed: Latest secure release
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.typelevel</groupId>
    <artifactId>jawn-parser_2.11</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
org.typelevel:jawn-parser_2.12 fixed: 1.3.2
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.typelevel</groupId>
    <artifactId>jawn-parser_2.12</artifactId>
    <version>1.3.2</version>
</dependency>
org.typelevel:jawn-parser_2.13 fixed: 1.3.2
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.typelevel</groupId>
    <artifactId>jawn-parser_2.13</artifactId>
    <version>1.3.2</version>
</dependency>
org.typelevel:jawn-parser_2.13.0-M5 fixed: Latest secure release
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.typelevel</groupId>
    <artifactId>jawn-parser_2.13.0-M5</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
org.typelevel:jawn-parser_2.13.0-RC1 fixed: Latest secure release
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.typelevel</groupId>
    <artifactId>jawn-parser_2.13.0-RC1</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
org.typelevel:jawn-parser_2.13.0-RC2 fixed: Latest secure release
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.typelevel</groupId>
    <artifactId>jawn-parser_2.13.0-RC2</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
org.typelevel:jawn-parser_2.13.0-RC3 fixed: Latest secure release
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.typelevel</groupId>
    <artifactId>jawn-parser_2.13.0-RC3</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
org.typelevel:jawn-parser_3 fixed: 1.3.2
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.typelevel</groupId>
    <artifactId>jawn-parser_3</artifactId>
    <version>1.3.2</version>
</dependency>
org.typelevel:jawn-parser_3.0.0-M1 fixed: Latest secure release
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.typelevel</groupId>
    <artifactId>jawn-parser_3.0.0-M1</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
org.typelevel:jawn-parser_3.0.0-M2 fixed: Latest secure release
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.typelevel</groupId>
    <artifactId>jawn-parser_3.0.0-M2</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
org.typelevel:jawn-parser_3.0.0-M3 fixed: Latest secure release
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.typelevel</groupId>
    <artifactId>jawn-parser_3.0.0-M3</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
org.typelevel:jawn-parser_3.0.0-RC1 fixed: Latest secure release
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.typelevel</groupId>
    <artifactId>jawn-parser_3.0.0-RC1</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
org.typelevel:jawn-parser_3.0.0-RC2 fixed: Latest secure release
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.typelevel</groupId>
    <artifactId>jawn-parser_3.0.0-RC2</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
org.typelevel:jawn-parser_3.0.0-RC3 fixed: Latest secure release
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.typelevel</groupId>
    <artifactId>jawn-parser_3.0.0-RC3</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</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=org.typelevel

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-21653, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.typelevel

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Jawn parser 0.25 in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.3.2), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.typelevel 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 Jawn parser 0.25, 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

### Impact Extenders of the `org.typelevel.jawn.SimpleFacade` and `org.typelevel.jawn.MutableFacade` who don't override `objectContext()` are vulnerable to a hash collision attack. Most applications do not implement these traits directly, but inherit from a library: Affected implementations include: * `org.http4s` :: `http4s-play-json` * `org.typelevel :: jawn-ast` (< 0.8.0) * `org.typelevel :: jawn-play` (discontinued) * `org.typelevel :: jawn-rojoma` (discontinued) * `org.typelevel :: jawn-spray` (discontinued) Unaffected implementations include: * `io.argonaut :: argonaut-jawn` * `io.circe :: circe-parser` * `org.typelevel :: jawn-ast` (>= 0.8.0) * `org.typelevel :: jawn-json4s` (discontinued) * `org.typelevel :: jawn-argonaut` (discontinued) ### Patches `jawn-parser-1.3.2` fixes the issue. ### Workarounds Override `objectContext()` to use a collision-safe collection. See [the patch](https://github.com/typelevel/jawn/pull/390/files) for an example in both `SimpleFacade` and `MutableFacade`. ### References * https://github.com/typelevel/jawn/pull/390 ### Credits * @kag0, for the report and the patch ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Open an issue in [typelevel/jawn](https://github.com/typelevel/jawn) * E-mail a maintainer: * [@rossabaker](mailto:ross@rossabaker.com)

CVE-2022-21653 Affected Jawn parser 0.25 Versions

18 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.3.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.typelevel:jawn-parser_0.25
Maven
org.typelevel:jawn-parserg
Maven
org.typelevel:jawn-parser_0.27
Maven
org.typelevel:jawn-parser_2.10
Maven
org.typelevel:jawn-parser_2.11
Maven
org.typelevel:jawn-parser_2.12
Maven
< 1.3.2
1.3.2
org.typelevel:jawn-parser_2.13
Maven
< 1.3.2
1.3.2
org.typelevel:jawn-parser_2.13.0-M5
Maven
org.typelevel:jawn-parser_2.13.0-RC1
Maven
org.typelevel:jawn-parser_2.13.0-RC2
Maven
org.typelevel:jawn-parser_2.13.0-RC3
Maven
org.typelevel:jawn-parser_3
Maven
< 1.3.2
1.3.2
org.typelevel:jawn-parser_3.0.0-M1
Maven
org.typelevel:jawn-parser_3.0.0-M2
Maven
org.typelevel:jawn-parser_3.0.0-M3
Maven
org.typelevel:jawn-parser_3.0.0-RC1
Maven
org.typelevel:jawn-parser_3.0.0-RC2
Maven
org.typelevel:jawn-parser_3.0.0-RC3
Maven

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-21653?
CVE-2022-21653 is a security vulnerability in Jawn parser 0.25 involving Hash collision in typelevel jawn under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption.
Which Jawn parser 0.25 versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.3.2 across affected packages: org.typelevel:jawn-parser_0.25, org.typelevel:jawn-parserg, org.typelevel:jawn-parser_0.27, org.typelevel:jawn-parser_2.10, org.typelevel:jawn-parser_2.11, org.typelevel:jawn-parser_2.12, org.typelevel:jawn-parser_2.13, org.typelevel:jawn-parser_2.13.0-M5, org.typelevel:jawn-parser_2.13.0-RC1, org.typelevel:jawn-parser_2.13.0-RC2, org.typelevel:jawn-parser_2.13.0-RC3, org.typelevel:jawn-parser_3, org.typelevel:jawn-parser_3.0.0-M1, org.typelevel:jawn-parser_3.0.0-M2, org.typelevel:jawn-parser_3.0.0-M3, org.typelevel:jawn-parser_3.0.0-RC1, org.typelevel:jawn-parser_3.0.0-RC2, org.typelevel:jawn-parser_3.0.0-RC3.
What version fixes CVE-2022-21653?
Upgrading to 1.3.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is jawn-parser_0.25 affected?
Yes, org.typelevel:jawn-parser_0.25 is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
Is jawn-parserg affected?
Yes, org.typelevel:jawn-parserg is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-21653?
CVE-2022-21653 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-21653?
CVE-2022-21653 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-2022-21653?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.typelevel'. 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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