CVE-2016-6345: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor in RESTEasy
Summary
CVE-2016-6345: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor in RESTEasy. Affects org.jboss.resteasy:resteasy-client across 2 version ranges.
< 3.0.20.Final
>= 3.1.0.Beta1, < 3.1.0.CR1
Fixed in 3.0.20.Final or 3.1.0.CR1, depending on the release line you run. How to fix ↓
Also tracked for
- resteasy3.0 · Debian:11
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Background
The RESTEasy package is a Java framework that provides a set of tools and utilities for building RESTful web services. It is commonly used in Maven projects and offers features such as client and server implementations, support for various HTTP methods, and handling of JSON and XML payloads. However, versions up to 3.0.19.Final and 3.1.0.Beta2 of the 'org.jboss.resteasy:resteasy-client' package are vulnerable to an exposure of sensitive information issue.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability arises due to the insufficient use of random values in async jobs within RESTEasy. This flaw allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, potentially leading to further attacks or unauthorized actions. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) identifier for this vulnerability is CVE-2016-6345. The vulnerability has a CVSSv3 score of 6.5, indicating a moderate severity level.
How To Fix
Fixed versions by release line
The minimum fixed version depends on the release line you run.
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< 3.0.20.Final3.0.20.Final -
>= 3.1.0.Beta1, < 3.1.0.CR13.1.0.CR1
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Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is essential to update to the fixed versions as mentioned in the 'how_to_fix' section.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the 'org.jboss.resteasy:resteasy-client' package versions up to 3.0.19.Final and 3.1.0.Beta2 are vulnerable to an exposure of sensitive information issue. It is crucial to update to the fixed versions (3.0.20.Final or higher for versions up to 3.0.19.Final, and 3.1.0.CR1 or higher for versions up to 3.1.0.Beta2) to mitigate the vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can reach out to DevNack.com.
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FAQ
RESTEasy is a Java framework for building RESTful web services. It provides tools and utilities to simplify the development of RESTful APIs.
The vulnerability allows remote authenticated users to access sensitive information. This can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or further attacks.
You can use Vulert's playground (https://vulert.com/scanner) to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability. Simply provide your pom.xml file, and Vulert will analyze it for vulnerabilities in real-time.
No, there are no known workarounds for this vulnerability. Updating to the fixed versions is the recommended solution.
The vulnerability has a CVSSv3 score of 6.5, indicating a moderate severity level.
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