CVE-2024-53299: Apache Wicket An Attacker Can Intentionally Trigger Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-9cxr-76pm-j3wf
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-400
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-53299 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) an attacker can intentionally trigger vulnerability (CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption) affecting Apache Wicket libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves an attacker can intentionally trigger a memory leak. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 8.17.0, 10.3.0, 9.19.0.

CVE-2024-53299 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-53299
GHSA Identifier GHSA-9cxr-76pm-j3wf
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
Affected Product Apache Wicket
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2024-53299

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Apache Wicket 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.wicket:wicket-core fixed: 8.17.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.wicket</groupId>
    <artifactId>wicket-core</artifactId>
    <version>8.17.0</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.wicket:wicket-core fixed: 10.3.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.wicket</groupId>
    <artifactId>wicket-core</artifactId>
    <version>10.3.0</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.wicket:wicket-core fixed: 9.19.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.wicket</groupId>
    <artifactId>wicket-core</artifactId>
    <version>9.19.0</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=org.apache.wicket

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2024-53299, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Apache Wicket in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 8.17.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.wicket 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-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption, where the product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource. In Apache Wicket, 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 request handling in the core in Apache Wicket 7.0.0 on any platform allows an attacker to create a DOS via multiple requests to server resources. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 9.19.0 or 10.3.0, which fixes this issue.

CVE-2024-53299 Affected Apache Wicket Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
8.17.010.3.09.19.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.wicket:wicket-core
maven/org.apache.wicket/wicket-core
Maven
≥ 7.0.0
< 8.17.0
8.17.0
org.apache.wicket:wicket-core
maven/org.apache.wicket/wicket-core
Maven
≥ 10.0.0
< 10.3.0
10.3.0
org.apache.wicket:wicket-core
maven/org.apache.wicket/wicket-core
Maven
≥ 9.0.0-M1
< 9.19.0
9.19.0

References

NVD — CVE-2024-53299 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-53299
Apache Wicket Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/wicket
lists.apache.org/thread/gyp2ht00c628... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/gyp2ht00c62827y0379lxh5dbx3hhho5
wicket.apache.org/news/2025/01/31/wic... WEB
https://wicket.apache.org/news/2025/01/31/wicket-8.17.0-released.html
Apache Wicket Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/01/22/12

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-53299?
CVE-2024-53299 is a security vulnerability in Apache Wicket involving An attacker can intentionally trigger a memory leak under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption.
Which Apache Wicket versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 8.17.0, 10.3.0, 9.19.0 across affected packages: org.apache.wicket:wicket-core.
What version fixes CVE-2024-53299?
Upgrading to 8.17.0, 10.3.0, 9.19.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is wicket-core affected?
Yes, org.apache.wicket:wicket-core is affected in releases prior to 8.17.0, 10.3.0, 9.19.0. Upgrade your dependency to 8.17.0, 10.3.0, 9.19.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-53299?
CVE-2024-53299 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-53299?
CVE-2024-53299 is classified under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption (The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-53299?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.wicket'. 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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