CVE-2002-1533: Jetty Jetty Javascript Inclusion Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-5mq8-h82p-wjf2
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CWE-80
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2002-1533 is a MODERATE jetty javascript inclusion vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-80: Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS)) affecting Jetty libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jetty javascript inclusion vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.1.1.

CVE-2002-1533 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2002-1533
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5mq8-h82p-wjf2
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-80: Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS)
Affected Product Jetty
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2002-1533

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Jetty 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.mortbay.jetty:jetty fixed: 4.1.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.mortbay.jetty</groupId>
    <artifactId>jetty</artifactId>
    <version>4.1.1</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.mortbay.jetty

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2002-1533, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.mortbay.jetty

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Jetty in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.1.1), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.mortbay.jetty 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-80: Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS), where the product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages. In Jetty, 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

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Jetty JSP servlet engine allows remote attackers to insert arbitrary HTML or script via an HTTP request to a .jsp file whose name contains the malicious script and some encoded linefeed characters (`%0a`).

CVE-2002-1533 Affected Jetty Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.1.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.mortbay.jetty:jetty
maven/org.mortbay.jetty/jetty
Maven
< 4.1.1
4.1.1

References

NVD — CVE-2002-1533 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2002-1533
web.archive.org/web/20040705203137/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20040705203137/http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/10219
web.archive.org/web/20041213153950/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20041213153950/http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-09/0337.html
Jetty Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20061020173202/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5821

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1533?
CVE-2002-1533 is a security vulnerability in Jetty involving Jetty Javascript Inclusion Vulnerability under CWE-80: Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS).
Which Jetty versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.1.1 across affected packages: org.mortbay.jetty:jetty.
What version fixes CVE-2002-1533?
Upgrading to 4.1.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is jetty affected?
Yes, org.mortbay.jetty:jetty is affected in releases prior to 4.1.1. Upgrade your dependency to 4.1.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2002-1533?
CVE-2002-1533 is classified under CWE-80: Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) (The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2002-1533?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.mortbay.jetty'. 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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