Vulnerability Database · Maven · com.amazonaws:aws-encryption-sdk-java · Version
com.amazonaws:aws-encryption-sdk-java 1.6.1
1.6.1 is affected by 4 vulnerabilities.
The vulnerabilities that cover this exact version are listed below with the fixed version to move to. The upgrade Vulert recommends: 3.0.2.
Critical 0 High 2 Medium 2 Low 0 Unrated 0
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Released 29 Oct 2019
Licence Apache-2.0
Also known from other sources 2
Newer releases 30
Database updated 23/Oct/2026
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01 Vulnerabilities affecting this version
com.amazonaws:aws-encryption-sdk-java 1.6.1 vulnerabilities
4 vulnerabilities cover com.amazonaws:aws-encryption-sdk-java 1.6.1. Open the full list in the database.
| Vulnerability | Severity | Fixed version | Disclosed |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2020-8897: Security issues in AWS KMS and AWS Encryption SDKs | 8.1 high | 2.0.0 | 12 Oct 2021 |
| Security issues in AWS KMS and AWS Encryption SDKs: in-band protocol negotiation and robustness | 8.1 high | 2.0.0 | 12 Oct 2021 |
| CVE-2024-23680: Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature in aws-encryption-sdk-java | 5.3 medium | 1.9.0 | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature in aws-encryption-sdk-java | N/A medium | 1.9.0 | 01 Jun 2021 |
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About com.amazonaws:aws-encryption-sdk-java 1.6.1
Is com.amazonaws:aws-encryption-sdk-java 1.6.1 vulnerable?
Yes. 4 vulnerabilities in the Vulert database cover com.amazonaws:aws-encryption-sdk-java 1.6.1: 0 critical, 2 high, 2 medium and 0 low. The upgrade Vulert recommends is 3.0.2, and each entry above names the fixed version to move to.
Which version of com.amazonaws:aws-encryption-sdk-java should I use instead of 1.6.1?
3.0.2 is the version Vulert recommends for this release line. The version table on the package page lists every release with the vulnerabilities recorded against it.
Is 1.6.1 the latest release of com.amazonaws:aws-encryption-sdk-java?
No. 1.6.1 was published 29 Oct 2019, and newer releases exist. Newer is not automatically safer — the version table on the package page shows what each release carries.
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