CVE-2023-0044: Cross-site Scripting in Quarkus
Summary
CVE-2023-0044: Cross-site Scripting in Quarkus. Affects io.quarkus:quarkus-vertx-http versions < 2.13.7.Final. Fixed in 2.13.7.Final. How to fix ↓
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Background
Quarkus is a Java framework designed for developing cloud-native applications. It provides a lightweight and fast runtime for building scalable and efficient applications. The 'quarkus-vertx-http' package is a component of Quarkus that handles HTTP requests using the Vert.x library. This package is vulnerable to a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack when the Form Authentication session cookie Path attribute is set to /. This vulnerability can potentially lead to information disclosure.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability arises due to improper handling of the session cookie Path attribute in Quarkus. When the Path attribute is set to /, it allows an attacker to initiate a cross-site scripting attack. This attack can be exploited to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users, potentially leading to the disclosure of sensitive information or the execution of unauthorized actions. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.1, indicating a moderate severity level.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
2.13.7.Final
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can manually set the session cookie Path attribute to a more restrictive value, such as a specific path within your application. This can be done by modifying the relevant configuration file or code snippet responsible for session management. Here's an example of how to set the Path attribute to '/app':
SessionCookieConfig sessionCookieConfig = new SessionCookieConfig();
sessionCookieConfig.setPath("/app");
Conclusion
The 'quarkus-vertx-http' package in Quarkus is vulnerable to a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack when the Form Authentication session cookie Path attribute is set to /. This vulnerability can be mitigated by updating to version 2.13.7.Final or later. It is important to promptly address this vulnerability to prevent potential information disclosure and protect the security and privacy of users. For further assistance or support in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Quarkus is a Java framework designed for developing cloud-native applications. It provides a lightweight and fast runtime for building scalable and efficient applications.
The 'quarkus-vertx-http' package is a component of Quarkus that handles HTTP requests using the Vert.x library. It is responsible for processing incoming HTTP requests and generating appropriate responses.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a type of security vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users. These scripts can be used to steal sensitive information, perform unauthorized actions, or deface websites.
This vulnerability in Quarkus can potentially lead to the disclosure of sensitive information or the execution of unauthorized actions. An attacker can exploit the cross-site scripting vulnerability to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users, compromising their security and privacy.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to update the 'quarkus-vertx-http' package to version 2.13.7.Final or later. This version includes a fix for the improper handling of the session cookie Path attribute, preventing the possibility of a cross-site scripting attack.
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