CVE-2018-8035: Cross-site Scripting in Apache UIMA

org.apache.uima:uima-ducc-web Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

14/05/2019

Disclosed on

CVE-2018-8035

CVE

Yes i

Fix available

Moderate

Severity

6.1

CVSS Score

CVE-2018-8035: Cross-site Scripting in Apache UIMA. Affects org.apache.uima:uima-ducc-web versions < 3.0.0. Fixed in 3.0.0. How to fix ↓

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Background

Apache UIMA DUCC is a distributed computing framework for analyzing unstructured data. It provides a web interface, Apache UIMA DUCC Web, which allows users to interact with the framework. This vulnerability affects versions of Apache UIMA DUCC Web up to 2.2.2. The vulnerability arises from insufficient filtering of user-supplied inputs in the browser-side JavaScript code, potentially leading to the execution of unintended JavaScript code.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability in Apache UIMA DUCC Web allows an attacker to inject malicious JavaScript code into the user's browser. This can be exploited to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, where the attacker can execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected user's session. This can lead to various consequences, such as stealing sensitive information, modifying web page content, or performing actions on behalf of the user.

How To Fix

Minimum fixed version

3.0.0

This is the first release that contains the fix.

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Workaround

There is no known workaround for this vulnerability.

Conclusion

The vulnerability in Apache UIMA DUCC Web allows for cross-site scripting attacks, potentially leading to unauthorized access and manipulation of user data. It is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of Apache UIMA DUCC Web to mitigate this vulnerability. For further assistance with vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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