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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2025-46392
CVE-2025-46392:
Java vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2025-46392 is an Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability discovered in Apache Commons Configuration 1.x, disclosed on May 9, 2025. The vulnerability affects systems using Apache Commons Configuration 1.x that process untrusted configurations or encounter unexpected usage patterns (NVD, Wiz).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as an Uncontrolled Resource Consumption issue (CWE-400). When Apache Commons Configuration 1.x processes untrusted configurations or encounters unexpected usage patterns, it can lead to excessive resource consumption, potentially resulting in a StackOverflowError. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.5 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H (NVD, Wiz).
Impact
The vulnerability can lead to excessive resource consumption in systems that process untrusted configurations, potentially affecting system performance and stability. The impact is specifically limited to scenarios where untrusted configurations are loaded or when attackers can control usage patterns (NVD, Wiz).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users who load untrusted configurations or give attackers control over usage patterns are recommended to upgrade to the 2.x version line, which addresses these issues. While Apache Commons Configuration 2.x is not a drop-in replacement, it uses a separate Maven groupId and Java package namespace, allowing for side-by-side loading and gradual migration. For users who can ensure only trusted configurations are loaded, continuing to use version 1.x remains safe (NVD, Red Hat).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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