CVE-2009-0026: Jackrabbit Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-6fxv-38xc-h866
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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2009-0026 is a MODERATE cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Jackrabbit libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache jackrabbit contains cross-site scripting. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.5.2.

CVE-2009-0026 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2009-0026
GHSA Identifier GHSA-6fxv-38xc-h866
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Jackrabbit
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2009-0026

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Jackrabbit 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.jackrabbit:jackrabbit fixed: 1.5.2 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.jackrabbit</groupId>
    <artifactId>jackrabbit</artifactId>
    <version>1.5.2</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.jackrabbit

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2009-0026, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Jackrabbit in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.5.2), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.jackrabbit 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 Jackrabbit, 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

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Apache Jackrabbit before 1.5.2 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the q parameter to (1) search.jsp or (2) swr.jsp.

CVE-2009-0026 Affected Jackrabbit Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.5.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit
maven/org.apache.jackrabbit/jackrabbit
Maven
< 1.5.2
1.5.2

References

NVD — CVE-2009-0026 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-0026
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/jackrabbit/commit/36330ae8df40ceaddf9f3f95b8d4855b54921579
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/jackrabbit/commit/fbdcc02bc35db1d23b527da7bc411087ef29bf1f
Jackrabbit Security Information SECURITY
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2009-0026
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=481126
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/481... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48110
issues.apache.org/jira/browse/jcr-192... WEB
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/JCR-1925
www.apache.org/dist/jackrabbit/rel... WEB
https://www.apache.org/dist/jackrabbit/RELEASE-NOTES-1.5.2.txt
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
https://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0177

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0026?
CVE-2009-0026 is a security vulnerability in Jackrabbit involving Apache Jackrabbit contains Cross-site Scripting under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Jackrabbit versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.5.2 across affected packages: org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit.
What version fixes CVE-2009-0026?
Upgrading to 1.5.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is jackrabbit affected?
Yes, org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit is affected in releases prior to 1.5.2. Upgrade your dependency to 1.5.2 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2009-0026?
CVE-2009-0026 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-2009-0026?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.jackrabbit'. 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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