jfrog / jfrog/artifactory-client-java

False positive reported on SnakeYAML CVE-2022-1471

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Description

Describe the bug
Xray reports CVE-2022-1471 against org.yaml:snakeyaml 2.6. This CVE only affects SnakeYAML versions < 2.0 where the unsafe Constructor() class was the default. In 2.0+, SafeConstructor is the default and the vulnerability does not apply.

To Reproduce
Xray scan a software containing org.yaml:snakeyaml 2.6 and see CVE-2022-1471 reported. This CVE impacts SnakeYAML < 2.0 only. Version 2.6 is well above the fix threshold.

Expected behavior
CVE-2022-1471 should not be reported for SnakeYAML >= 2.0, as the vulnerability was resolved by making SafeConstructor the default in that version.

Versions

  • Package: org.yaml:snakeyaml:2.6
  • Vulnerable range per NVD: < 2.0
  • Fix version: 2.0

Additional context
NVD advisory: https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-mjmj-j48q-9wg2

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Research direction

The payload names no repository file or test. Start by locating where the org.yaml:snakeyaml dependency or vulnerability data is represented in this repository, then reproduce the Xray scan for version 2.6. Done means CVE-2022-1471 is no longer reported for SnakeYAML versions 2.0 and newer.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
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