CVE-2023-5763: Orb connector Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-2mw4-wj8c-7f93
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CVSS 6.8
CWE-913 CWE-20
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-5763 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.8) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-913: Improper Control of Dynamically-Managed Code Resources) affecting Orb connector libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves eclipse glassfish remote code execution issue. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 7.0.0.

CVE-2023-5763 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-5763
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2mw4-wj8c-7f93
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.8
CWE Classification CWE-913: Improper Control of Dynamically-Managed Code Resources
Affected Product Orb connector
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2023-5763

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Orb connector dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

org.glassfish.main.orb:orb-connector fixed: 7.0.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.glassfish.main.orb</groupId>
    <artifactId>orb-connector</artifactId>
    <version>7.0.0</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.glassfish.main.orb

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2023-5763, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.glassfish.main.orb

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Orb connector in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 7.0.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.glassfish.main.orb command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-913: Improper Control of Dynamically-Managed Code Resources, where the product does not properly restrict reading from or writing to dynamically-managed code resources such as variables, objects, classes, attributes, functions, or executable instructions or statements. In Orb connector, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

In Eclipse Glassfish 5 or 6, running with old versions of JDK (lower than 6u211, or < 7u201, or < 8u191), allows remote attackers to load malicious code on the server via access to insecure ORB listeners.

CVE-2023-5763 Affected Orb connector Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
7.0.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.glassfish.main.orb:orb-connector
maven/org.glassfish.main.orb/orb-connector
Maven
≥ 5.0.0
< 7.0.0
7.0.0

References

NVD — CVE-2023-5763 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-5763
Orb connector Security Information SECURITY
https://gitlab.eclipse.org/security/cve-assignement/-/issues/14
Orb connector Security Information SECURITY
https://glassfish.org/docs/latest/security-guide.html#securing-glassfish-server

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5763?
CVE-2023-5763 is a security vulnerability in Orb connector involving Eclipse Glassfish remote code execution issue under CWE-913: Improper Control of Dynamically-Managed Code Resources.
Which Orb connector versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 7.0.0 across affected packages: org.glassfish.main.orb:orb-connector.
What version fixes CVE-2023-5763?
Upgrading to 7.0.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is orb-connector affected?
Yes, org.glassfish.main.orb:orb-connector is affected in releases prior to 7.0.0. Upgrade your dependency to 7.0.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-5763?
CVE-2023-5763 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.8 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-5763?
CVE-2023-5763 is classified under CWE-913: Improper Control of Dynamically-Managed Code Resources (The product does not properly restrict reading from or writing to dynamically-managed code resources such as variables, objects, classes, attributes, functions, or executable instructions or statements.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-5763?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.glassfish.main.orb'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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