Apache Commons Configuration uses a third-party library to parse YAML files which by default allows the instantiation of classes if the YAML includes special statements. Apache Commons Configuration versions 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 did not change the default settings of this library. So if a YAML file was loaded from an untrusted source, it could therefore load and execute code out of the control of the host application.
This vulnerability carries a CRITICAL severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 10.0, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 3 products from apache, from oracle, from oracle organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2020, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2020-03-13T15:15:11.373
2024-11-21T05:11:43.567
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 10.0 (CRITICAL)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
10.0
6.4
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | apache | commons_configuration | 2.2 | Yes |
| Application | apache | commons_configuration | 2.3 | Yes |
| Application | apache | commons_configuration | 2.4 | Yes |
| Application | apache | commons_configuration | 2.5 | Yes |
| Application | apache | commons_configuration | 2.6 | Yes |
| Application | oracle | database_server | 11.2.0.4 | Yes |
| Application | oracle | database_server | 12.1.0.2 | Yes |
| Application | oracle | database_server | 12.2.0.1 | Yes |
| Application | oracle | database_server | 18c | Yes |
| Application | oracle | database_server | 19c | Yes |
| Application | oracle | healthcare_foundation | 7.1.1 | Yes |
| Application | oracle | healthcare_foundation | 7.2.0 | Yes |
| Application | oracle | healthcare_foundation | 7.2.1 | Yes |
| Application | oracle | healthcare_foundation | 7.3.0 | Yes |
SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For apache's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.