CVE-2014-0034: Improper Input Validation in Apache CXF
Summary
CVE-2014-0034: Improper Input Validation in Apache CXF. Affects org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-ws-security across 2 version ranges.
< 2.6.12
>= 2.7.0, < 2.7.9
Fixed in 2.6.12 or 2.7.9, depending on the release line you run. How to fix ↓
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Background
Apache CXF is an open-source web services framework that provides a comprehensive set of tools and libraries for developing SOAP-based and RESTful web services. It is widely used in Java applications to enable communication between different systems. The 'org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-ws-security' package is a part of Apache CXF and is responsible for handling web service security features, such as authentication and encryption. This package is vulnerable to an improper input validation issue.
Vulnerability Detail
The SecurityTokenService (STS) component in Apache CXF versions before 2.6.12 and 2.7.x before 2.7.9 does not properly validate SAML tokens when caching is enabled. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access by using an invalid SAML token. The lack of proper validation allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and potentially perform unauthorized actions within the affected system. This vulnerability has a moderate severity rating and is classified under CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation).
How To Fix
Fixed versions by release line
The minimum fixed version depends on the release line you run.
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< 2.6.122.6.12 -
>= 2.7.0, < 2.7.92.7.9
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Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the fix by upgrading the 'org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-ws-security' package to a fixed version.
Conclusion
The 'org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-ws-security' package in Apache CXF is vulnerable to an improper input validation issue, which can lead to unauthorized access. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is crucial to upgrade to a fixed version of the package. For further assistance and support in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Apache CXF is an open-source web services framework that provides tools and libraries for developing SOAP-based and RESTful web services in Java.
The 'org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-ws-security' package is a part of Apache CXF and is responsible for handling web service security features, such as authentication and encryption.
The SecurityTokenService (STS) component is a part of Apache CXF that handles the issuance, validation, and management of security tokens, such as SAML tokens.
A SAML token is an XML-based security token that contains assertions about the authentication and authorization of a user.
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to the affected system by using an invalid SAML token. They can potentially bypass authentication mechanisms and perform unauthorized actions.
