CVE-2023-51079

Summary

CVE-2023-51079 is a vulnerability affecting MVEL 2.5.0.Final, where the ParseTools.subCompileExpression method experiences long execution times due to numerous Java class lookups. While the vendor disputes the potential for significant impact, the vulnerability may lead to performance degradation and potential denial-of-service implications. It is essential for users to consider updating their MVEL version or implementing proper security measures to mitigate this issue.

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