CVE-2015-1833: Jackrabbit core Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-9284-j4c9-779q
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-1833 is a MODERATE improper input validation vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Jackrabbit core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves improper input validation in apache jackrabbit. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.0.6, 2.2.14, 2.4.6, 2.6.6, 2.8.1, 2.10.1.

CVE-2015-1833 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-1833
GHSA Identifier GHSA-9284-j4c9-779q
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Jackrabbit core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2015-1833

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Jackrabbit core 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-core fixed: 2.0.6 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.jackrabbit</groupId>
    <artifactId>jackrabbit-core</artifactId>
    <version>2.0.6</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-core fixed: 2.2.14 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.jackrabbit</groupId>
    <artifactId>jackrabbit-core</artifactId>
    <version>2.2.14</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-core fixed: 2.4.6 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.jackrabbit</groupId>
    <artifactId>jackrabbit-core</artifactId>
    <version>2.4.6</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-core fixed: 2.6.6 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.jackrabbit</groupId>
    <artifactId>jackrabbit-core</artifactId>
    <version>2.6.6</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-core fixed: 2.8.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.jackrabbit</groupId>
    <artifactId>jackrabbit-core</artifactId>
    <version>2.8.1</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-core fixed: 2.10.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.jackrabbit</groupId>
    <artifactId>jackrabbit-core</artifactId>
    <version>2.10.1</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.apache.jackrabbit

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2015-1833, 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 core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.0.6), 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-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. In Jackrabbit core, 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

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in Apache Jackrabbit before 2.0.6, 2.2.x before 2.2.14, 2.4.x before 2.4.6, 2.6.x before 2.6.6, 2.8.x before 2.8.1, and 2.10.x before 2.10.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and send requests to intranet servers via a crafted WebDAV request.

CVE-2015-1833 Affected Jackrabbit core Versions

6 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.0.62.2.142.4.62.6.62.8.12.10.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-core
maven/org.apache.jackrabbit/jackrabbit-core
Maven
< 2.0.6
2.0.6
org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-core
maven/org.apache.jackrabbit/jackrabbit-core
Maven
≥ 2.2.0
< 2.2.14
2.2.14
org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-core
maven/org.apache.jackrabbit/jackrabbit-core
Maven
≥ 2.4.0
< 2.4.6
2.4.6
org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-core
maven/org.apache.jackrabbit/jackrabbit-core
Maven
≥ 2.6.0
< 2.6.6
2.6.6
org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-core
maven/org.apache.jackrabbit/jackrabbit-core
Maven
≥ 2.8.0
< 2.8.1
All 1 versions
2.8.0
2.8.1
org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-core
maven/org.apache.jackrabbit/jackrabbit-core
Maven
≥ 2.10.0
< 2.10.1
All 1 versions
2.10.0
2.10.1

References

NVD — CVE-2015-1833 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-1833
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/jackrabbit/commit/17e9f68f5a3f05ded20569777a7b07422680612d
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/jackrabbit/commit/26e601934d0f439f0a61d62265f52936d79df40d
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/jackrabbit/commit/3903739363b79deb7579802fbc27b9b7448218b2
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/jackrabbit/commit/6191b366c607e65325a0116097aca8a359b36486
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/jackrabbit/commit/89c5c4ed6ab250ad609829517f167d2dbe0abdd0
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/jackrabbit/commit/b7fa1ae39641936872617ff95363353b0345b777
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/jackrabbit/commit/ddf9a3cd408397d0805917299c4114b09449373d
Jackrabbit core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/jackrabbit
issues.apache.org/jira/browse/jcr-388... WEB
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/JCR-3883
www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37110 WEB
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37110
mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/jackrabbit... WEB
http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/jackrabbit-announce/201505.mbox/%3C555DA644.8080908%40greenbytes.de%3E
Jackrabbit core Security Information SECURITY
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132005/Jackrabbit-WebDAV-XXE-Injection.html
www.apache.org/dist/jackrabbit/2.1... WEB
http://www.apache.org/dist/jackrabbit/2.10.1/RELEASE-NOTES.txt
Jackrabbit core Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3298

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1833?
CVE-2015-1833 is a security vulnerability in Jackrabbit core involving Improper Input Validation in Apache Jackrabbit under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Jackrabbit core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.0.6, 2.2.14, 2.4.6, 2.6.6, 2.8.1, 2.10.1 across affected packages: org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-core.
What version fixes CVE-2015-1833?
Upgrading to 2.0.6, 2.2.14, 2.4.6, 2.6.6, 2.8.1, 2.10.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is jackrabbit-core affected?
Yes, org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-core is affected in releases prior to 2.0.6, 2.2.14, 2.4.6, 2.6.6, 2.8.1, 2.10.1. Upgrade your dependency to 2.0.6, 2.2.14, 2.4.6, 2.6.6, 2.8.1, 2.10.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-1833?
CVE-2015-1833 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2015-1833?
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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