How severe is GHSA-j7c3-96rf-jrrp?

No CVSS score has been assigned to GHSA-j7c3-96rf-jrrp yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by GHSA-j7c3-96rf-jrrp?

GHSA-j7c3-96rf-jrrp affects the following packages: de.averbis.textanalysis:pear-archetype (Maven). Ecosystems affected: Maven.

How do I fix GHSA-j7c3-96rf-jrrp?

Update de.averbis.textanalysis:pear-archetype to 2.0.1 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-j7c3-96rf-jrrp is resolved across your whole dependency graph.

How do I detect GHSA-j7c3-96rf-jrrp in my Maven dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for de.averbis.textanalysis:pear-archetype, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate GHSA-j7c3-96rf-jrrp if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.

Is GHSA-j7c3-96rf-jrrp actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for GHSA-j7c3-96rf-jrrp yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

When was GHSA-j7c3-96rf-jrrp published, and has it been updated?

GHSA-j7c3-96rf-jrrp was published on December 16, 2021 and was last updated on December 16, 2021. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

☕ Maven

Not in CISA KEV

Critical vulnerability in log4j may affect generated PEAR projectsGHSA-j7c3-96rf-jrrp

Fix: averbis/pear-archetype@6815f59

GHSA-j7c3-96rf-jrrp is a security vulnerability in de.averbis.textanalysis:pear-archetype. A fix is available for de.averbis.textanalysis:pear-archetype — see the affected versions and patch details below.

Published

Dec 16, 2021

Updated

Dec 16, 2021

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

1 / 1

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Dec 16, 2021 · OSV.dev, FIRST.org (EPSS)

Real-World Exposure

1 pkg affected

☕de.averbis.textanalysis:pear-archetype

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Maven packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

Impact

UIMA PEAR projects that have been generated with the de.averbis.textanalysis:pear-archetype version 2.0.0 have a maven dependency with scope test to log4j 2.8.2 and might be affected by CVE-2021-44228.

Patches

The issue has been resolved in de.averbis.textanalysis:pear-archetype version 2.0.1. Please make sure to use de.averbis.textanalysis:pear-archetype version >= 2.0.1 for generating new PEAR projects.
Existing maven PEAR projects can be patched by manually upgrading to log4j >= 2.16.0 in pom.xml.

References

https://www.lunasec.io/docs/blog/log4j-zero-day/

For more information

If you have any questions or comments about this advisory:

Open an issue in https://github.com/averbis/pear-archetype/issues

Affected Packages

1 total 1 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
☕Maven	`de.averbis.textanalysis:pear-archetype`	≥ 2.0.0&&< 2.0.1	2.0.1`de.averbis.textanalysis:pear-archetype:2.0.1`

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for de.averbis.textanalysis:pear-archetype, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update de.averbis.textanalysis:pear-archetype to 2.0.1 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-j7c3-96rf-jrrp is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.

Frequently Asked Questions

### Impact UIMA PEAR projects that have been generated with the `de.averbis.textanalysis:pear-archetype ` version `2.0.0` have a maven dependency with scope `test` to` log4j 2.8.2` and might be affected by CVE-2021-44228. ### Patches - The issue has been resolved in `de.averbis.textanalysis:pear-archetype ` version `2.0.1`. Please make sure to use `de.averbis.textanalysis:pear-archetype ` version >= `2.0.1` for generating new PEAR projects. - Existing maven PEAR projects can be patched by manually upgrading to `log4j` >= `2.16.0` in `pom.xml`. ### References https://www.lunasec.io/docs/blo

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