Vamshidhar Morusu writes on vulnerabilities:
Although open-source Java libraries are essential for contemporary software development, they frequently introduce serious security flaws that put systems at risk. The risks are highlighted by recent examples:
- Deep Java Library (CVE-2025-0851): Attackers can write files outside of designated directories due to a path traversal vulnerability in DJL’s archive extraction tools. Versions 0.1.0 through 0.31.0 are affected by this vulnerability, which may result in data corruption or illegal system access. Version 0.31.1 has a patch for it.
- CVE-2022-42003, Jackson Library: Unsafe serialization/deserialization configurations in the well-known JSON parser cause a high-severity problem (CVSS 7.5) that could result in denial-of-service attacks.
These illustrations highlight how crucial it is for open-source libraries to have careful dependency management, frequent updates, and security audits. Companies should enforce stringent validation and use automated vulnerability scanning tools.
Click through for a more detailed view of a third CVE, as well as tips to protect your data.