JavaEZ is a library that adds new functions to make Java easier. A weakness in JavaEZ 1.6 allows force decryption of locked text by unauthorized actors. The issue is NOT critical for non-secure applications, however may be critical in a situation where the highest levels of security are required. This issue ONLY affects v1.6 and does not affect anything pre-1.6. The vulnerability has been patched in release 1.7. Currently, there is no way to fix the issue without upgrading.

Affected: Maven: io.github.javaezlib:JavaEZ

### Impact This weakness allows the force decryption of locked text by hackers. The issue is NOT critical for non-secure applications, however may be critical in a situation where the highest levels of security are required. This issue ONLY affects v1.6 and does not affect anything pre-1.6. Upgrading to 1.7 is advised.

### Patches The vulnerability has been patched in release 1.7.

### Workarounds Currently there is no way to fix the issue without upgrading.

### References [CWE-327](https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/327.html) [CWE-328](https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/328.html)

### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Open an issue in [our issue tracker](http://github.com/JavaEZLib/JavaEZ/issues) * Email us at [javaezlib@gmail.com](mailto:javaezlib@gmail.com)