CVE-2021-21249

Post-Auth Unsafe Yaml deserialization

Description

OneDev is an all-in-one devops platform. In OneDev before version 4.0.3, there is an issue involving YAML parsing which can lead to post-auth remote code execution. In order to parse and process YAML files, OneDev uses SnakeYaml which by default (when not using `SafeConstructor`) allows the instantiation of arbitrary classes. We can leverage that to run arbitrary code by instantiating classes such as `javax.script.ScriptEngineManager` and using `URLClassLoader` to load the script engine provider, resulting in the instantiation of a user controlled class. For a full example refer to the referenced GHSA. This issue was addressed in 4.0.3 by only allowing certain known classes to be deserialized

Categories

9.6
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.37% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: theonedev onedev
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21249?
CVE-2021-21249 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-21249?
To fix CVE-2021-21249, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-21249 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-21249 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-21249?
CVE-2021-21249 affects theonedev onedev.
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