CWE-99
Allowed-with-ReviewImproper Control of Resource Identifiers ('Resource Injection')
Abstraction: Class · Status: Draft
The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before it is used as an identifier for a resource that may be outside the intended sphere of control.
116 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-398C-F7W9-CRC8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-12-31 15:30 – Updated: 2025-11-03 21:32A flaw was found in FFmpeg's TTY Demuxer. This vulnerability allows possible data exfiltration via improper parsing of non-TTY-compliant input files in HLS playlists.
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"CVE-2023-6602"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-12-31T15:15:06Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A flaw was found in FFmpeg\u0027s TTY Demuxer. This vulnerability allows possible data exfiltration via improper parsing of non-TTY-compliant input files in HLS playlists.",
"id": "GHSA-398c-f7w9-crc8",
"modified": "2025-11-03T21:32:02Z",
"published": "2024-12-31T15:30:46Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-6602"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2334338"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/07/msg00004.html"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-3GFQ-RR85-4P5X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-09 15:32 – Updated: 2026-07-09 15:32A vulnerability was identified in macrozheng mall up to 1.0.3. This impacts an unknown function of the file /returnApply/create of the component Portal Endpoint. The manipulation of the argument orderId leads to improper control of resource identifiers. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The vendor deleted the GitHub issue for this vulnerability without any explanation.
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"CVE-2026-15186"
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-07-09T14:16:29Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "A vulnerability was identified in macrozheng mall up to 1.0.3. This impacts an unknown function of the file /returnApply/create of the component Portal Endpoint. The manipulation of the argument orderId leads to improper control of resource identifiers. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The vendor deleted the GitHub issue for this vulnerability without any explanation.",
"id": "GHSA-3gfq-rr85-4p5x",
"modified": "2026-07-09T15:32:34Z",
"published": "2026-07-09T15:32:34Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-15186"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/macrozheng/mall/issues/977"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/macrozheng/mall"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-15186"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/submit/851347"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/377112"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/377112/cti"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
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]
}
GHSA-3JVH-PGP8-6866
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-14 18:30 – Updated: 2025-02-20 18:31A vulnerability has been found in Campcodes Online Laundry Management System 1.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file manage_user.php of the component HTTP Request Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument id leads to improper control of resource identifiers. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-263938 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
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"CWE-99"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-14T15:45:08Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "A vulnerability has been found in Campcodes Online Laundry Management System 1.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file manage_user.php of the component HTTP Request Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument id leads to improper control of resource identifiers. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-263938 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-3jvh-pgp8-6866",
"modified": "2025-02-20T18:31:15Z",
"published": "2024-05-14T18:30:57Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-4817"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/yylmm/CVE/blob/main/Online%20Laundry%20Management%20System/IDOR_manage_user.md"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.263938"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.263938"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.333055"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-3W8Q-3783-R4V7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-08-10 06:30 – Updated: 2025-08-10 06:30A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in LitmusChaos Litmus up to 3.19.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument projectID leads to improper control of resource identifiers. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-8793"
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-08-10T04:15:43Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in LitmusChaos Litmus up to 3.19.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument projectID leads to improper control of resource identifiers. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-3w8q-3783-r4v7",
"modified": "2025-08-10T06:30:27Z",
"published": "2025-08-10T06:30:27Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-8793"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/MaiqueSilva/VulnDB/blob/main/readme03.md"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.319321"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.319321"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.625956"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
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]
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GHSA-4R4M-V89P-5C69
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-08-03 18:30 – Updated: 2024-08-03 18:30A vulnerability has been found in SimpleMachines SMF 2.1.4 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /index.php?action=profile;u=2;area=showalerts;do=read of the component User Alert Read Status Handler. The manipulation of the argument aid leads to improper control of resource identifiers. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-273523. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-7438"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-639",
"CWE-99"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-08-03T16:15:49Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "A vulnerability has been found in SimpleMachines SMF 2.1.4 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /index.php?action=profile;u=2;area=showalerts;do=read of the component User Alert Read Status Handler. The manipulation of the argument aid leads to improper control of resource identifiers. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-273523. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-4r4m-v89p-5c69",
"modified": "2024-08-03T18:30:33Z",
"published": "2024-08-03T18:30:33Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-7438"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Fewword/Poc/blob/main/smf/smf-poc2.md"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.273523"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.273523"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.380190"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-4WJP-4MM4-3WRH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-08-12 15:30 – Updated: 2025-01-13 21:30A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in projectsend up to r1605. This issue affects the function get_preview of the file process.php. The manipulation leads to improper control of resource identifiers. The attack may be initiated remotely. Upgrading to version r1720 is able to address this issue. The patch is named eb5a04774927e5855b9d0e5870a2aae5a3dc5a08. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-7658"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-08-12T13:38:49Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in projectsend up to r1605. This issue affects the function get_preview of the file process.php. The manipulation leads to improper control of resource identifiers. The attack may be initiated remotely. Upgrading to version r1720 is able to address this issue. The patch is named eb5a04774927e5855b9d0e5870a2aae5a3dc5a08. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.",
"id": "GHSA-4wjp-4mm4-3wrh",
"modified": "2025-01-13T21:30:47Z",
"published": "2024-08-12T15:30:53Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-7658"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/projectsend/projectsend/commit/eb5a04774927e5855b9d0e5870a2aae5a3dc5a08"
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"url": "https://github.com/projectsend/projectsend/releases/tag/r1720"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.274115"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.274115"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.385000"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.kiyell.com/private-files-from-projectsend-idor"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-5M9G-M2VJ-47R4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-01-30 15:30 – Updated: 2024-01-30 15:30A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's memory deduplication mechanism. The max page sharing of Kernel Samepage Merging (KSM), added in Linux kernel version 4.4.0-96.119, can create a side channel. When the attacker and the victim share the same host and the default setting of KSM is "max page sharing=256", it is possible for the attacker to time the unmap to merge with the victim's page. The unmapping time depends on whether it merges with the victim's page and additional physical pages are created beyond the KSM's "max page share". Through these operations, the attacker can leak the victim's page.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-0564"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-203",
"CWE-99"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-01-30T15:15:08Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "A flaw was found in the Linux kernel\u0027s memory deduplication mechanism. The max page sharing of Kernel Samepage Merging (KSM), added in Linux kernel version 4.4.0-96.119, can create a side channel. When the attacker and the victim share the same host and the default setting of KSM is \"max page sharing=256\", it is possible for the attacker to time the unmap to merge with the victim\u0027s page. The unmapping time depends on whether it merges with the victim\u0027s page and additional physical pages are created beyond the KSM\u0027s \"max page share\". Through these operations, the attacker can leak the victim\u0027s page.",
"id": "GHSA-5m9g-m2vj-47r4",
"modified": "2024-01-30T15:30:22Z",
"published": "2024-01-30T15:30:22Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-0564"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-0564"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1680513"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2258514"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://link.springer.com/conference/wisa"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wisa.or.kr/accepted"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-5W65-7GFR-VXJF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-12-13 00:30 – Updated: 2023-12-13 00:30Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Data Integration & Analytics versions before 9.5.0.1 and 9.3.0.5, including 8.3.x does not restrict JNDI identifiers during the creation of XActions, allowing control of system level data sources.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-3517"
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-12-12T23:15:07Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "\nHitachi Vantara Pentaho Data Integration \u0026 Analytics versions before 9.5.0.1 and 9.3.0.5, including \n8.3.x does not restrict JNDI identifiers during the creation of XActions, allowing control of system level data sources.\n\n",
"id": "GHSA-5w65-7gfr-vxjf",
"modified": "2023-12-13T00:30:37Z",
"published": "2023-12-13T00:30:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-3517"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.pentaho.com/hc/en-us/articles/19668665099533"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-6HG2-95WW-WHJ9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-04-17 00:30 – Updated: 2025-04-17 00:30Overview
The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before it is used as an identifier for a resource that may be outside the intended sphere of control. (CWE-99)
Description
Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Data Integration & Analytics versions before 10.2.0.2, including 9.3.x and 8.3.x, do not restrict JNDI identifiers during the creation of platform data sources.
Impact
An attacker could gain access to or modify sensitive data or system resources. This could allow access to protected files or directories including configuration files and files containing sensitive information, which can lead to remote code execution by unauthorized users.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-0756"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-99"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-04-16T23:15:44Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Overview \n\n\n\n\u00a0\n\n\n\nThe product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before it is used as an identifier for a resource that may be outside the intended sphere of control. (CWE-99) \n\n\n\n\u00a0\n\n\n\nDescription \n\n\n\n\u00a0\n\n\n\nHitachi Vantara Pentaho Data Integration \u0026 Analytics versions before 10.2.0.2, including 9.3.x and 8.3.x, do not restrict JNDI identifiers during the creation of platform data sources. \n\n\n\n\u00a0\n\n\n\nImpact \n\n\n\n\u00a0\n\n\n\nAn attacker could gain access to or modify sensitive data or system resources. This could allow access to protected files or directories including configuration files and files containing sensitive information, which can lead to remote code execution by unauthorized users.",
"id": "GHSA-6hg2-95ww-whj9",
"modified": "2025-04-17T00:30:25Z",
"published": "2025-04-17T00:30:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-0756"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://https://support.pentaho.com/hc/en-us/articles/35771876077709--Resolved-Hitachi-Vantara-Pentaho-Data-Integration-Analytics-Improper-Control-of-Resource-Identifiers-Resource-Injection-Versions-before-10-2-0-2-including-9-3-x-Impacted-CVE-2025-0756"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-6R4H-F9RF-FRM2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-01-06 18:31 – Updated: 2025-11-03 21:32A flaw was found in FFmpeg's DASH playlist support. This vulnerability allows arbitrary HTTP GET requests to be made on behalf of the machine running FFmpeg via a crafted DASH playlist containing malicious URLs.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-6605"
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"database_specific": {
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-01-06T17:15:14Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A flaw was found in FFmpeg\u0027s DASH playlist support. This vulnerability allows arbitrary HTTP GET requests to be made on behalf of the machine running FFmpeg via a crafted DASH playlist containing malicious URLs.",
"id": "GHSA-6r4h-f9rf-frm2",
"modified": "2025-11-03T21:32:03Z",
"published": "2025-01-06T18:31:03Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-6605"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2334336"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/07/msg00004.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
Mitigation MIT-5
Strategy: Input Validation
- Assume all input is malicious. Use an "accept known good" input validation strategy, i.e., use a list of acceptable inputs that strictly conform to specifications. Reject any input that does not strictly conform to specifications, or transform it into something that does.
- When performing input validation, consider all potentially relevant properties, including length, type of input, the full range of acceptable values, missing or extra inputs, syntax, consistency across related fields, and conformance to business rules. As an example of business rule logic, "boat" may be syntactically valid because it only contains alphanumeric characters, but it is not valid if the input is only expected to contain colors such as "red" or "blue."
- Do not rely exclusively on looking for malicious or malformed inputs. This is likely to miss at least one undesirable input, especially if the code's environment changes. This can give attackers enough room to bypass the intended validation. However, it can be useful for detecting potential attacks or determining which inputs are so malformed that they should be rejected outright.
CAPEC-10: Buffer Overflow via Environment Variables
This attack pattern involves causing a buffer overflow through manipulation of environment variables. Once the adversary finds that they can modify an environment variable, they may try to overflow associated buffers. This attack leverages implicit trust often placed in environment variables.
CAPEC-240: Resource Injection
An adversary exploits weaknesses in input validation by manipulating resource identifiers enabling the unintended modification or specification of a resource.
CAPEC-75: Manipulating Writeable Configuration Files
Generally these are manually edited files that are not in the preview of the system administrators, any ability on the attackers' behalf to modify these files, for example in a CVS repository, gives unauthorized access directly to the application, the same as authorized users.