CVE-2013-6235: Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities in JAMon
Summary
CVE-2013-6235: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation in JAMon. Affects com.jamonapi:jamon versions < 2.80. Fixed in 2.80. How to fix ↓
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Background
JAMon (Java Application Monitor) is a monitoring tool for Java applications. It provides insights into application performance, including monitoring of SQL statements, exceptions, and other metrics. JAMon versions 2.7 and earlier are affected by multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.
Vulnerability Detail
The identified vulnerabilities in JAMon allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML. The vulnerabilities are present in the 'listenedtype' and 'currentlistener' parameters of the 'mondetail.jsp' page, as well as the 'ArraySQL' parameter of 'mondetail.jsp', 'jamonadmin.jsp', 'sql.jsp', and 'exceptions.jsp'. Exploiting these vulnerabilities could lead to the execution of malicious scripts or the manipulation of HTML content, potentially compromising the security and integrity of the affected application.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
2.80
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
If upgrading to the latest version of JAMon is not immediately feasible, a temporary workaround is to sanitize user input before using it in the affected parameters. Implement input validation and output encoding to prevent the execution of malicious scripts. Here's an example of input validation using Java's OWASP Java Encoder library:
import org.owasp.encoder.Encode;
String userInput = request.getParameter("userInput");
String sanitizedInput = Encode.forHtml(userInput);
// Use the sanitizedInput in the affected parameters
Note that this is just an example, and the actual implementation may vary depending on the application's framework and requirements.
Conclusion
The identified vulnerabilities in JAMon versions 2.7 and earlier pose a risk of cross-site scripting attacks. It is crucial to upgrade to version 2.80 or later to mitigate these vulnerabilities. If immediate upgrade is not possible, implement input validation and output encoding as a temporary workaround. For further assistance and support in vulnerability remediation, contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
JAMon is a Java Application Monitor that provides performance monitoring and metrics for Java applications.
JAMon versions 2.7 and earlier are affected.
Exploiting these vulnerabilities can allow remote attackers to inject malicious scripts or manipulate HTML content, potentially compromising the security and integrity of the affected application.
To fix these vulnerabilities, upgrade JAMon to version 2.80 or later. Update the JAMon dependency in your Maven project and rebuild the application.
If upgrading to the latest version is not immediately feasible, you can sanitize user input before using it in the affected parameters. Implement input validation and output encoding to prevent the execution of malicious scripts.
