CVE-2013-5855: Javax.faces Improper Neutralization Of Input During Vulnerability
MODERATECVE-2013-5855 is a MODERATE improper neutralization of input during vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Javax.faces libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation in mojarra. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.2.6, 2.1.28.
CVE-2013-5855 at a Glance
How to Fix CVE-2013-5855
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Javax.faces dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
<dependency>
<groupId>org.glassfish</groupId>
<artifactId>javax.faces</artifactId>
<version>2.2.6</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>org.glassfish</groupId>
<artifactId>javax.faces</artifactId>
<version>2.1.28</version>
</dependency>Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.glassfishHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2013-5855, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.glassfishAnalyze the terminal output to locate any version of Javax.faces in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.2.6), your application is affected.
Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.glassfish 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 Javax.faces, 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
CVE-2013-5855 Affected Javax.faces Versions
2 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
org.glassfish:javax.faces
|
Maven |
≥ 2.2.0
< 2.2.6
|
2.2.6
|
|
org.glassfish:javax.faces
|
Maven |
≥ 2.1.0
< 2.1.28
|
2.1.28
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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"published" : "2022-05-14T02:54:24Z",
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"summary" : "Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation in Mojarra",
"details" : "Oracle Mojarra 2.2.x before 2.2.6 and 2.1.x before 2.1.28 does not perform appropriate encoding when a (1) <h:outputText> tag or (2) EL expression is used after a scriptor style block, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via application-specific vectors.",
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"url" : "https://java.net/jira/browse/JAVASERVERFACES-3150"
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"url" : "https://java.net/jira/browse/JAVASERVERFACES_SPEC_PUBLIC-1258"
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"url" : "http://h30499.www3.hp.com/t5/HP-Security-Research-Blog/JSF-outputText-tag-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/ba-p/6368011#.U8ccVPlXZHU"
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"url" : "http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0675.html"
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"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0720.html"
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"url" : "http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0765.html"
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"url" : "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Dec/23"
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"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2016-2367955.html"
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"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2014-1972956.html"
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