CVE-2013-1880: Activemq core Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-c9gx-27hq-wcvj
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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2013-1880 is a MODERATE cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Activemq core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache activemq cross-site scripting (xss) vulnerability in the portfolio publisher servlet. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.9.0.

CVE-2013-1880 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2013-1880
GHSA Identifier GHSA-c9gx-27hq-wcvj
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 Activemq core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2013-1880

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Activemq 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.activemq:activemq-core fixed: 5.9.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.activemq</groupId>
    <artifactId>activemq-core</artifactId>
    <version>5.9.0</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.activemq

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2013-1880, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Activemq core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 5.9.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.activemq 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 Activemq 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

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Portfolio publisher servlet in the demo web application in Apache ActiveMQ before 5.9.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the refresh parameter to demo/portfolioPublish, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-6092.

CVE-2013-1880 Affected Activemq core Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
5.9.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.activemq:activemq-core
maven/org.apache.activemq/activemq-core
Maven
< 5.9.0
5.9.0

References

NVD — CVE-2013-1880 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-1880
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/activemq/commit/fafd12dfd4f71336f8e32c090d40ed1445959b40
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=924447
Activemq core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/activemq
issues.apache.org/jira/browse/amq-439... WEB
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/AMQ-4398
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2013-10... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1029.html
Activemq core Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65615

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-1880?
CVE-2013-1880 is a security vulnerability in Activemq core involving Apache ActiveMQ Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Portfolio publisher servlet under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Activemq core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 5.9.0 across affected packages: org.apache.activemq:activemq-core.
What version fixes CVE-2013-1880?
Upgrading to 5.9.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is activemq-core affected?
Yes, org.apache.activemq:activemq-core is affected in releases prior to 5.9.0. Upgrade your dependency to 5.9.0 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2013-1880?
CVE-2013-1880 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-2013-1880?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.activemq'. 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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