CVE-2021-21429

Summary

OpenAPI Generator allows generation of API client libraries, server stubs, documentation and configuration automatically given an OpenAPI Spec. Using File.createTempFile in JDK will result in creating and using insecure temporary files that can leave application and system data vulnerable to attacks. OpenAPI Generator maven plug-in creates insecure temporary files during the process. The issue has been patched with Files.createTempFile and released in the v5.1.0 stable version.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
OpenAPIToolsopenapi-generator< 5.1.0affected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-552: CWE-552: Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties

ADP Enrichment

CVE Program Container

Additional References

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