Vulnerability in Apache Groovy

CVE-2015-3253

The MethodClosure class in runtime/MethodClosure.java in Apache Groovy 1.7.0 through 2.4.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted serialized object.

EPSS: 0.644 (98.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-3253?
CVE-2015-3253 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apache Groovy, classified under Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component (Injection). CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2015-08-13.
How severe is CVE-2015-3253?
Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2015-3253 known to be exploited?
19 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.