XStream is vulnerable to an Arbitrary Code Execution attack
ImpactThe vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to load and execute arbitrary code from a remote host only by manipulating the processed input stream. No user is affected, who followed the recommendation to setup XStream's security framework with a whitelist limited to the minimal required types.PatchesXStream 1.4.18 uses no longer a blacklist by default, since it cannot be secured for general purpose.WorkaroundsSee [workarounds](https://x-stream.github.io/security.html#workaround) for the different versions covering all CVEs.ReferencesSee full information about the nature of the vulnerability and the steps to reproduce it in XStream's documentation for [CVE-2021-39154](https://x-stream.github.io/CVE-2021-39154.html).Creditska1n4t found and reported the issue to XStream and provided the required information to reproduce it.For more informationIf you have any questions or comments about this advisory:Open an issue in [XStream](https://github.com/x-stream/xstream/issues)Contact us at [XStream Google Group](https://groups.google.com/group/xstream-user)