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CVE-2019-1010260

8.1 · HIGH

Using ktlint to download and execute custom rulesets can result in arbitrary code execution as the served jars can be compromised by a MITM.

Published Apr 2, 2019CWE-319EPSS 1.48%

Overview

CVE-2019-1010260 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 2, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Using ktlint to download and execute custom rulesets can result in arbitrary code execution as the served jars can be compromised by a MITM. This attack is exploitable via Man in the Middle of the HTTP connection to the artifact servers. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 0.30.0 and later; after commit 5e547b287d6c260d328a2cb658dbe6b7a7ff2261.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/shyiko/ktlint/pull/332GitHubgithub.com/shyiko/ktlint/pull/332

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-1010260?

CVE-2019-1010260 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 2, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2019-1010260?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-1010260?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2019-1010260?

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