com.google.protobuf:protobuf-java (maven) has 5 known vulnerabilities, the worst rated HIGH. Upgrade to 3.25.5 or later to clear all of them. No malicious-package signal is recorded.
When parsing unknown fields in the Protobuf Java Lite and Full library, a maliciously crafted message can cause a StackOverflow error and lead to a program…
// questionsIs com.google.protobuf:protobuf-java safe to install?
CyberXYZ does not call a package safe in absolute terms. It records 5 known vulnerabilities for com.google.protobuf:protobuf-java (maven), the worst rated HIGH, and no malicious-package signal. Whether it is acceptable depends on the version you run.
Does com.google.protobuf:protobuf-java have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. CyberXYZ records 5 known vulnerabilities for com.google.protobuf:protobuf-java (maven), the worst rated HIGH. They are GHSA-735f-pc8j-v9w8, GHSA-4gg5-vx3j-xwc7, GHSA-g5ww-5jh7-63cx, GHSA-wrvw-hg22-4m67, GHSA-h4h5-3hr4-j3g2.
Which version of com.google.protobuf:protobuf-java should I use?
3.25.5 or later clears every advisory recorded for com.google.protobuf:protobuf-java (maven). Check the release you pick before installing it.
How do I check com.google.protobuf:protobuf-java before installing?