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Weakness
CWE
CWE-203
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Timing-safe comparisons
Impact

CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.84%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived

This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the high-severity affected system.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
Patch available 0.8% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

Jetty through 9.4.x is prone to a timing channel in util/security/Password.java, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by observing elapsed times before rejection of incorrect. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

Affected Packages

maven org.eclipse.jetty:jetty-server fix: 9.2.22.v20170606, 9.3.20.v20170531, 9.4.6.v20170531

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

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Affects 1 package in maven

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-203. Jetty through 9.4.x is prone to a timing channel in util/security/Password.java, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by observing elapsed times before rejection of incorrect passwords. Affected products include: Eclipse Jetty, Debian Debian Linux, Oracle Communications Cloud Native Core Policy, Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform, Oracle Hospitality Guest Access. Version information: through 9.4..

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 7.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

Jetty through 9.4.x is prone to a timing channel in util/security/Password.java, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by observing elapsed times before rejection of incorrect passwords.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.8%
Top 25% exploitable
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium
NVD CVE.org EPSS GitHub

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.8%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

39
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +1
CVSS: +38
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information Disclosure MEDIUM

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:eclipse:jetty:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eclipse:jetty:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eclipse:jetty:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_cloud_native_core_policy:1.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:enterprise_manager_base_platform:13.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:enterprise_manager_base_platform:13.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:hospitality_guest_access:4.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:hospitality_guest_access:4.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:rest_data_services:11.2.0.4:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:rest_data_services:12.1.0.2:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:rest_data_services:12.2.0.1:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:rest_data_services:18c:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:retail_xstore_point_of_service:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:retail_xstore_point_of_service:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:retail_xstore_point_of_service:16.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:retail_xstore_point_of_service:17.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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References

Advisories & patches
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