CVE-2024-27136: Jspwiki main Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-36gf-vpj2-j42w
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CVSS 6.3
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-27136 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.3) cross site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Jspwiki main libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves cross site scripting in apache jspwiki. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.12.2.

CVE-2024-27136 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-27136
GHSA Identifier GHSA-36gf-vpj2-j42w
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.3
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Jspwiki main
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.3

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2024-27136

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Jspwiki main 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.apache.jspwiki:jspwiki-main fixed: 2.12.2 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.jspwiki</groupId>
    <artifactId>jspwiki-main</artifactId>
    <version>2.12.2</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.apache.jspwiki

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2024-27136, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.jspwiki

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Jspwiki main in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.12.2), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.jspwiki 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-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Jspwiki main, 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

XSS in Upload page in Apache JSPWiki 2.12.1 and priors allows the attacker to execute javascript in the victim's browser and get some sensitive information about the victim. Apache JSPWiki users should upgrade to 2.12.2 or later.

CVE-2024-27136 Affected Jspwiki main Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.12.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.jspwiki:jspwiki-main
maven/org.apache.jspwiki/jspwiki-main
Maven
< 2.12.2
2.12.2

References

NVD — CVE-2024-27136 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-27136
Jspwiki main Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/jspwiki
jspwiki-wiki.apache.org/wiki.jsp WEB
https://jspwiki-wiki.apache.org/Wiki.jsp?page=CVE-2024-27136
lists.apache.org/thread/gfms8gbncqqk... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/gfms8gbncqqkj52p861b8fnsypwsl1d5
Jspwiki main Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/23/3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27136?
CVE-2024-27136 is a security vulnerability in Jspwiki main involving Cross site scripting in Apache JSPWiki under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Jspwiki main versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.12.2 across affected packages: org.apache.jspwiki:jspwiki-main.
What version fixes CVE-2024-27136?
Upgrading to 2.12.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is jspwiki-main affected?
Yes, org.apache.jspwiki:jspwiki-main is affected in releases prior to 2.12.2. Upgrade your dependency to 2.12.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-27136?
CVE-2024-27136 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-27136?
CVE-2024-27136 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-27136?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.jspwiki'. 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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