CVE-2023-0674: Cross-Site Request Forgery in XXL Job
Summary
CVE-2023-0674: Cross-Site Request Forgery in XXL Job. Affects com.xuxueli:xxl-job versions < 2.3.1. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
XXL-JOB is an open-source job scheduling framework that provides a distributed and scalable solution for managing tasks. It is commonly used in Maven projects. The vulnerability affects version 2.3.1 of the XXL-JOB package. The specific component affected is the New Password Handler, specifically the file /user/updatePwd. This component is responsible for handling password updates. The vulnerability allows for cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks, where an attacker can manipulate requests to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of the victim. This vulnerability has been publicly disclosed and can be exploited remotely.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in XXL-JOB 2.3.1 allows for cross-site request forgery attacks. This means that an attacker can trick a user into unknowingly performing actions on the application without their consent. The impact of this vulnerability can range from unauthorized password changes to performing malicious actions on behalf of the victim. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5, indicating a moderate severity level. The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID associated with this vulnerability is CWE-352.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. However, developers can implement additional security measures to mitigate the risk of cross-site request forgery attacks. This can include implementing anti-CSRF tokens, validating and sanitizing user input, and enforcing strict access controls.
Conclusion
The XXL-JOB package version 2.3.1 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery attacks. It is important for developers to upgrade to a non-affected version and implement security measures to prevent CSRF attacks. For further support and assistance in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
XXL-JOB is an open-source job scheduling framework used in Maven projects.
Cross-site request forgery is an attack where an attacker tricks a user into unknowingly performing actions on a web application without their consent.
The impact of this vulnerability can range from unauthorized password changes to performing malicious actions on behalf of the victim.
This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5, indicating a moderate severity level.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of XXL-JOB that is not affected by this issue and follow secure coding practices.
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