CVE-2026-45205
Description
A flaw was found in Apache Commons Configuration. When processing an untrusted configuration file, a remote attacker could provide specially crafted YAML input with cycles. This could lead to an uncontrolled recursion, causing a StackOverflowError and resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS) for the affected system.
Statement
This Important flaw in Apache Commons Configuration allows a remote attacker to trigger a denial of service by providing specially crafted YAML input containing cycles. This can lead to an uncontrolled recursion and a StackOverflowError, impacting the availability of systems that process untrusted YAML configuration files.
Mitigation
To mitigate this issue, restrict Apache Commons Configuration to process only trusted YAML configuration files. Implement strict input validation for any YAML content originating from untrusted sources to prevent the parsing of malformed input with cyclical references. This operational control reduces the exposure to denial of service attacks.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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CVSS v3 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 7.5 | N/A | 5.3 |
| Attack Vector | Network | N/A | Network |
| Attack Complexity | Low | N/A | Low |
| Privileges Required | None | N/A | None |
| User Interaction | None | N/A | None |
| Scope | Unchanged | N/A | Unchanged |
| Confidentiality | None | N/A | None |
| Integrity Impact | None | N/A | None |
| Availability Impact | High | N/A | Low |
Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
cve.org: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Availability
Technical Impact: DoS: Resource Consumption (CPU)
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