Apache Axis Improper Input Validation vulnerability in org.apache.axis:axis
Summary
CVE-2023-51441: Apache Axis Improper Input Validation vulnerability. Affects org.apache.axis:axis versions < 1.3. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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- axis · Debian:11
The same CVE-2023-51441 is tracked separately for each ecosystem and vendor. Its fix information is the same; the package and affected versions differ.
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Background
Apache Axis is a widely-used open-source SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) engine for building web services in Java. It provides a framework for creating, deploying, and accessing web services. The org.apache.axis:axis package is a Maven package that includes the Apache Axis library. This vulnerability affects Apache Axis versions up to 1.3.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in Apache Axis is related to improper input validation, which allows users with access to the admin service to potentially perform Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attacks. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to make requests to internal resources or perform actions on behalf of the server, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data leakage. This vulnerability has a moderate severity rating.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
If migrating to a different SOAP engine is not feasible, you can apply the patch mentioned above to a build of Axis. However, it is strongly recommended to upgrade to a supported and actively maintained SOAP engine to ensure long-term security.
Conclusion
The Apache Axis Improper Input Validation vulnerability in the org.apache.axis:axis package allows users with access to the admin service to potentially perform SSRF attacks. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to migrate to a different SOAP engine, such as Apache Axis 2/Java, or apply the provided patch to a build of Axis. For further assistance and support in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Apache Axis is an open-source SOAP engine for building web services in Java. It provides a framework for creating, deploying, and accessing web services.
This vulnerability allows users with access to the admin service to potentially perform SSRF attacks, which could lead to unauthorized access or data leakage.
It is recommended to migrate to a different SOAP engine, such as Apache Axis 2/Java. Alternatively, you can apply the patch mentioned in the 'how_to_fix' section to a build of Axis.
If migrating to a different SOAP engine is not feasible, you can apply the patch mentioned in the 'how_to_fix' section to a build of Axis. However, it is recommended to upgrade to a supported and actively maintained SOAP engine.
No, Axis 1 has reached its End-of-Life (EOL). It is recommended to migrate to a different SOAP engine.
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