CVE-2013-4002: XercesImpl Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2013-4002?

CVE-2013-4002 is a security vulnerability in XercesImpl involving Missing XML Validation in Apache Xerces2 under CWE-112: Missing XML Validation.

Q: Which XercesImpl versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 2.12.0 across affected packages: xerces:xercesImpl.

Q: What version fixes CVE-2013-4002?

Upgrading to 2.12.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Q: Is xercesImpl affected?

Yes, xerces:xercesImpl is affected in releases prior to 2.12.0. Upgrade your dependency to 2.12.0 or later.

Q: What CWE is associated with CVE-2013-4002?

CVE-2013-4002 is classified under CWE-112: Missing XML Validation (The product accepts XML from an untrusted source but does not validate the XML against the proper schema.).

Q: How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2013-4002?

Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=xerces'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.

HIGH

Advisory Identifier: GHSA-7j4h-8wpf-rqfh

CWE-112

Published 2022-05-13

Advisory Summary

CVE-2013-4002 is a HIGH remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-112: Missing XML Validation) affecting XercesImpl libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves missing xml validation in apache xerces2. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.12.0.

CVE-2013-4002 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2013-4002

GHSA Identifier GHSA-7j4h-8wpf-rqfh

Severity HIGH

CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A

CWE Classification CWE-112: Missing XML Validation

Affected Product XercesImpl

Package Ecosystem Maven

Published Date 2022-05-13

Last Updated 2024-03-05

How to Fix CVE-2013-4002

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

xerces:xercesImpl fixed: 2.12.0

<dependency>
    <groupId>xerces</groupId>
    <artifactId>xercesImpl</artifactId>
    <version>2.12.0</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=xerces

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2013-4002, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=xerces

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of XercesImpl in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.12.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=xerces 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-112: Missing XML Validation, where the product accepts xml from an untrusted source but does not validate the xml against the proper schema. In XercesImpl, 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

XMLscanner.java in Apache Xerces2 Java Parser before 2.12.0, as used in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in IBM Java 5.0 before 5.0 SR16-FP3, 6 before 6 SR14, 6.0.1 before 6.0.1 SR6, and 7 before 7 SR5 as well as Oracle Java SE 7u40 and earlier, Java SE 6u60 and earlier, Java SE 5.0u51 and earlier, JRockit R28.2.8 and earlier, JRockit R27.7.6 and earlier, Java SE Embedded 7u40 and earlier, and possibly other products allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via vectors related to XML attribute names.

CVE-2013-4002 Affected XercesImpl Versions

1 component(s)

Fixed Versions:

2.12.0

Product / Package	Ecosystem	Affected Versions	Fixed Version
xerces:xercesImpl maven/xerces/xercesImpl	Maven	< 2.12.0	2.12.0

References

rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2013-15... WEB

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1505.html

rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2014-18... WEB

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1818.html

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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1821.html

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rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2015-06... WEB

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0675.html

NVD — CVE-2013-4002 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-4002

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT

https://github.com/apache/xerces2-j/commit/266e837852e0f0e3c8c1ad572b6fc4dbb4ded17

access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2014:04... WEB

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014:0414

exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/852... WEB

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/85260

XercesImpl Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/apache/xerces2-j

issues.apache.org/jira/browse/xercesj... WEB

https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/XERCESJ-1679

lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/20... WEB

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-11/msg00023.html

marc.info/ WEB

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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1060.html

rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2013-10... WEB

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1081.html

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https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/49dc6702104a86ecbb40292dcd329ce9ae4c32b74733199ecab14a73@%3Cj-users.xerces.apache.org%3E

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https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/708d94141126eac03011144a971a6411fcac16d9c248d1d535a39451@%3Csolr-user.lucene.apache.org%3E

lists.apache.org/thread.html/r204ba2... WEB

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r204ba2a9ea750f38d789d2bb429cc0925ad6133deea7cbc3001d96b5@%3Csolr-user.lucene.apache.org%3E

XercesImpl Security Information SECURITY

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.html

XercesImpl Security Information SECURITY

https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2013-1899837.html

XercesImpl Security Information SECURITY

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Oct/msg00001.html

XercesImpl Security Information SECURITY

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-07/msg00026.html

XercesImpl Security Information SECURITY

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-07/msg00027.html

XercesImpl Security Information SECURITY

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-07/msg00028.html

XercesImpl Security Information SECURITY

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-07/msg00029.html

XercesImpl Security Information SECURITY

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-08/msg00000.html

XercesImpl Security Information SECURITY

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-08/msg00003.html

XercesImpl Security Information SECURITY

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-11/msg00010.html

marc.info/ WEB

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=138674031212883&w=2

rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2015-07... WEB

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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0765.html

rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2015-07... WEB

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0773.html

XercesImpl Security Information SECURITY

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201406-32.xml

support.apple.com/kb/ht5982 WEB

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5982

svn.apache.org/viewvc/xerces/java/... WEB

http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/xerces/java/trunk/src/org/apache/xerces/impl/XMLScanner.java?r1=965250&r2=1499506&view=patch

www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss WEB

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www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss WEB

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21657539

XercesImpl Security Information SECURITY

http://www.hitachi.co.jp/Prod/comp/soft1/global/security/info/vuls/HS13-025/index.html

XercesImpl Security Information SECURITY

http://www.ibm.com/connections/blogs/PSIRT/entry/security_bulletin_ibm_filenet_content_manager_and_ibm_content_foundation_xml_4j_denial_of_service_attack_cve_2013_4002

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-4002?

CVE-2013-4002 is a security vulnerability in XercesImpl involving Missing XML Validation in Apache Xerces2 under CWE-112: Missing XML Validation.

Which XercesImpl versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 2.12.0 across affected packages: xerces:xercesImpl.

What version fixes CVE-2013-4002?

Upgrading to 2.12.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Is xercesImpl affected?

Yes, xerces:xercesImpl is affected in releases prior to 2.12.0. Upgrade your dependency to 2.12.0 or later.

What CWE is associated with CVE-2013-4002?

CVE-2013-4002 is classified under CWE-112: Missing XML Validation (The product accepts XML from an untrusted source but does not validate the XML against the proper schema.).

How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2013-4002?

Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=xerces'. 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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Advisory Metadata

Source ID: GHSA-7j4h-8wpf-rqfh
Schema Version: 1.4.0
Published: 2022-05-13 01:01
Last Modified: 2024-03-05 17:50
Database Record File: advisories/github-reviewed/2022/05/GHSA-7j4h-8wpf-rqfh/GHSA-7j4h-8wpf-rqfh.json