CVE-2024-36823: Ninja core Weak Encryption Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-92wp-jghr-hh87
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CWE-326
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-36823 is a MODERATE weak encryption vulnerability (CWE-326: Inadequate Encryption Strength) affecting Ninja core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves weak encryption in ninja core. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2024-36823 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-36823
GHSA Identifier GHSA-92wp-jghr-hh87
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-326: Inadequate Encryption Strength
Affected Product Ninja core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2024-36823

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Ninja 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.ninjaframework:ninja-core fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.ninjaframework</groupId>
    <artifactId>ninja-core</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</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.ninjaframework

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2024-36823, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.ninjaframework

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

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.ninjaframework 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-326: Inadequate Encryption Strength, where the product stores or transmits sensitive data using an encryption scheme that is theoretically sound, but is not strong enough for the level of protection required. In Ninja 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

The encrypt() function of Ninja Core v7.0.0 was discovered to use a weak cryptographic algorithm, leading to a possible leakage of sensitive information.

CVE-2024-36823 Affected Ninja core Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.ninjaframework:ninja-core
maven/org.ninjaframework/ninja-core
Maven
7.0.0
All 1 versions
7.0.0
None specified

References

NVD — CVE-2024-36823 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-36823
Ninja core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ninjaframework/ninja/issues/759
Ninja core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ninjaframework/ninja

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36823?
CVE-2024-36823 is a security vulnerability in Ninja core involving Weak encryption in Ninja Core under CWE-326: Inadequate Encryption Strength.
Which Ninja core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: org.ninjaframework:ninja-core.
What version fixes CVE-2024-36823?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is ninja-core affected?
Yes, org.ninjaframework:ninja-core is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-36823?
CVE-2024-36823 is classified under CWE-326: Inadequate Encryption Strength (The product stores or transmits sensitive data using an encryption scheme that is theoretically sound, but is not strong enough for the level of protection required.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-36823?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.ninjaframework'. 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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