CVE-2024-23080: n/a
Joda Time v2.12.5 was discovered to contain a NullPointerException via the component org.joda.time.format.PeriodFormat::wordBased(Locale). NOTE: this is disputed by multiple third parties who believe there was not reasonable evidence to determine the existence of a vulnerability. The submission may have been based on a tool that is not sufficiently robust for vulnerability identification.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-23080 describes a potential NullPointerException vulnerability in Joda Time v2.12.5 within the PeriodFormat::wordBased(Locale) method. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-476 (NULL Pointer Dereference) and carries a CVSS 3.1 score of 9.1 (critical), indicating network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality and availability impact. Despite this, multiple third parties dispute the validity of the vulnerability claim, citing insufficient evidence and concerns about the detection tool's accuracy. No official vendor advisory or patch information is available, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
If exploitable, this vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to cause a denial of service via a NullPointerException, impacting application availability and confidentiality. However, the disputed nature of the vulnerability and lack of confirmed exploitation reduce confidence in the practical impact at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or fix is available and the vulnerability is disputed, monitor for vendor updates or advisories. Avoid relying solely on this reported issue without further validation.
CVE-2024-23080: n/a
Description
Joda Time v2.12.5 was discovered to contain a NullPointerException via the component org.joda.time.format.PeriodFormat::wordBased(Locale). NOTE: this is disputed by multiple third parties who believe there was not reasonable evidence to determine the existence of a vulnerability. The submission may have been based on a tool that is not sufficiently robust for vulnerability identification.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.1critical
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-23080 describes a potential NullPointerException vulnerability in Joda Time v2.12.5 within the PeriodFormat::wordBased(Locale) method. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-476 (NULL Pointer Dereference) and carries a CVSS 3.1 score of 9.1 (critical), indicating network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality and availability impact. Despite this, multiple third parties dispute the validity of the vulnerability claim, citing insufficient evidence and concerns about the detection tool's accuracy. No official vendor advisory or patch information is available, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
If exploitable, this vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to cause a denial of service via a NullPointerException, impacting application availability and confidentiality. However, the disputed nature of the vulnerability and lack of confirmed exploitation reduce confidence in the practical impact at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or fix is available and the vulnerability is disputed, monitor for vendor updates or advisories. Avoid relying solely on this reported issue without further validation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2024-01-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d51b7ef31ef0b570447
Added to database: 02/25/2026, 21:44:49 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 08:24:21 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:47 UTC
Views: 37
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