Low severityNVD Advisory· Published Sep 30, 2013· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2013-5679
CVE-2013-5679
Description
The authenticated-encryption feature in the symmetric-encryption implementation in the OWASP Enterprise Security API (ESAPI) for Java 2.x before 2.1.0 does not properly resist tampering with serialized ciphertext, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended cryptographic protection mechanisms via an attack against authenticity in the default configuration, involving a null MAC and a zero MAC length.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
org.owasp.esapi:esapiMaven | >= 2.0.0, < 2.1.0 | 2.1.0 |
Affected products
3cpe:2.3:a:owasp:enterprise_security_api:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:owasp:enterprise_security_api:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:owasp:enterprise_security_api:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
7- owasp-esapi-java.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/documentation/ESAPI-security-bulletin1.pdfnvdPatchVendor AdvisoryWEB
- code.google.com/p/owasp-esapi-java/issues/detailnvdExploitWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-jcp9-796g-pv9pghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-5679ghsaADVISORY
- lists.owasp.org/pipermail/esapi-dev/2013-August/002285.htmlnvdWEB
- github.com/ESAPI/esapi-java-legacy/commit/41138fef5f63d9cf0d5e05d2bee2c7f682ffef3fghsaWEB
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/62415nvd
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