CVE-2017-12631: Apache CXF Fediz Spring CSRF Vulnerability
Summary
CVE-2017-12631: Apache CXF Fediz ships with a number of container-specific plugins to enable WS-Federation for applications. Affects org.apache.cxf.fediz:fediz-spring2 across 2 version ranges.
< 1.3.3
>= 1.4.0, < 1.4.3
Fixed in 1.3.3 or 1.4.3, depending on the release line you run. How to fix ↓
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Background
Apache CXF Fediz is a library that provides WS-Federation support for applications. It includes container-specific plugins to enable WS-Federation. The vulnerability affects the Spring 2, Spring 3, and Spring 4 plugins in versions before 1.4.3 and 1.3.3. These plugins allow the setup of a security context using a malicious client's roles for the given end user.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-12631 is a moderate severity CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) style vulnerability in the Apache CXF Fediz Spring plugins. This vulnerability can lead to a security context being established using the roles of a malicious client for the targeted end user. The impact of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access and potential privilege escalation.
How To Fix
Fixed versions by release line
The minimum fixed version depends on the release line you run.
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< 1.3.31.3.3 -
>= 1.4.0, < 1.4.31.4.3
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. The recommended solution is to upgrade to the patched versions of the affected plugins.
Conclusion
The CVE-2017-12631 vulnerability in Apache CXF Fediz Spring plugins poses a moderate security risk. It is crucial to upgrade to the patched versions (1.4.3 for Spring 2 and Spring 3, and 1.3.3 for Spring 4) to mitigate the CSRF vulnerability. For further support and assistance in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Apache CXF Fediz is a library that provides WS-Federation support for applications. It includes container-specific plugins to enable WS-Federation.
CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) is a type of attack where a malicious website tricks a user's browser into performing an unwanted action on a trusted website. In this case, the vulnerability allows a malicious client to set up a security context using their own roles for the targeted end user.
The vulnerability can result in unauthorized access and potential privilege escalation. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to resources and perform actions on behalf of the targeted end user.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade to the patched versions of the affected plugins. For Spring 2 and Spring 3 plugins, upgrade to version 1.4.3. For Spring 4 plugin, upgrade to version 1.3.3.
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. The recommended solution is to upgrade to the patched versions of the affected plugins.
References
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