Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A vulnerable Java sandbox can be bypassed, allowing untrusted Java to run with capabilities expected to be blocked. The attacker must get specially crafted code executed by the victim system, such as a grading or testing workflow. This is serious where the sandbox protects servers from submitted code.
Executive priority
Patch promptly where this sandbox protects systems from user-submitted Java. Business urgency is high for education, assessment, CI, or testing services that rely on sandbox isolation. If the package is not deployed, priority is inventory confirmation rather than emergency response.
Technical view
Artemis Java Test Sandbox before 1.7.6 mishandles a crafted subclass of InvocationTargetException, enabling sandbox escape and arbitrary Java execution. The CVSS vector is local, low complexity, low privilege, user interaction required, changed scope, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to applications or platforms using de.tum.in.ase:artemis-java-test-sandbox versions before 1.7.6 to execute untrusted Java. Systems not using this package, or not running attacker-controlled Java through it, are unlikely to be affected based on the supplied sources.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Exploitation requires a victim system to execute the crafted Java inside the supposedly sandboxed environment; the attacker needs a path to submit or influence that code.
Researcher notes
The supplied affected metadata is sparse and includes an unusual versions value, but the description and advisories identify versions below 1.7.6 as vulnerable. Avoid assuming broader Artemis platform exposure without confirming this specific package and execution path.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade artemis-java-test-sandbox to version 1.7.6 or later.
- Check the vendor advisory for any newer guidance before deployment.
- Pause or restrict untrusted Java execution until vulnerable instances are patched.
- Prioritize internet-accessible or multi-tenant grading and test execution systems.
- Review dependency locks and build artifacts for older sandbox versions.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Maven or Gradle dependencies for de.tum.in.ase:artemis-java-test-sandbox.
- Confirm runtime artifacts resolve to version 1.7.6 or later.
- Check whether user-submitted Java reaches this sandbox in production workflows.
- Verify the 1.7.6 release or patch commit is included in deployed builds.
- Run dependency scanning against the GitHub advisory identifier GHSA-883x-6fch-6wjx.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.2 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H1.56CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
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8.2HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/ls1intum/Ares/security/advisories/GHSA-883x-6fch-6wjxCVE reference, VulnCheck · vendor-advisory
- https://github.com/ls1intum/Ares/issues/15#issuecomment-996449371CVE reference, VulnCheck · issue-tracking
- https://github.com/ls1intum/Ares/commit/af4f28a56e2fe600d8750b3b415352a0a3217392CVE reference, VulnCheck · patch
- https://github.com/ls1intum/Ares/releases/tag/1.7.6CVE reference, VulnCheck · related
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-883x-6fch-6wjxCVE reference, VulnCheck · vendor-advisory
- https://vulncheck.com/advisories/vc-advisory-GHSA-883x-6fch-6wjxCVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
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