CVE-2024-47855 | JSON-lib up to 3.0.x Comment String util/JSONTokener.java Privilege Escalation

A vulnerability was found in JSON-lib up to 3.0.x. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file util/JSONTokener.java of the component Comment String Handler. The manipulation leads to Privilege Escalation.

This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-47855. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.