CVE-2014-0003: Camel core Apache Camel's XSLT Component Allows Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-h6rp-8v4j-hwph
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CWE-502
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-0003 is a HIGH apache camel's xslt component allows vulnerability (CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data) affecting Camel core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache camel's xslt component allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary java methods. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.11.4, 2.12.3.

CVE-2014-0003 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-0003
GHSA Identifier GHSA-h6rp-8v4j-hwph
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Affected Product Camel core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2014-0003

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Camel 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.camel:camel-core fixed: 2.11.4 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.camel</groupId>
    <artifactId>camel-core</artifactId>
    <version>2.11.4</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.camel:camel-core fixed: 2.12.3 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.camel</groupId>
    <artifactId>camel-core</artifactId>
    <version>2.12.3</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.camel

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2014-0003, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Camel core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.11.4), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.camel 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-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data, where the product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently ensuring that the resulting data will be valid. In Camel 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 XSLT component in Apache Camel 2.11.x before 2.11.4, 2.12.x before 2.12.3, and possibly earlier versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java methods via a crafted message.

CVE-2014-0003 Affected Camel core Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.11.42.12.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.camel:camel-core
maven/org.apache.camel/camel-core
Maven
≥ 2.11.0
< 2.11.4
2.11.4
org.apache.camel:camel-core
maven/org.apache.camel/camel-core
Maven
≥ 2.12.0
< 2.12.3
2.12.3

References

NVD — CVE-2014-0003 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-0003
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/camel/commit/483b445dc77487e2d0f3d8c8bf1a7bbab04464c
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/camel/commit/c6de749e9b3c7b61861c5480e91550290585224
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/camel/commit/e922f89290f236f3107039de61af0375826bd96d
Camel core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/camel
issues.apache.org/jira/browse/camel-7... WEB
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/CAMEL-7123
lists.apache.org/thread.html/2318d7f... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/2318d7f7d87724d8716cd650c21b31cb06e4d34f6d0f5ee42f28fdaf%40%3Ccommits.camel.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/2318d7f... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/2318d7f7d87724d8716cd650c21b31cb06e4d34f6d0f5ee42f28fdaf@%3Ccommits.camel.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/b4014ea... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/b4014ea7c5830ca1fc28edd5cafedfe93ad4af2d9e69c961c5def31d%40%3Ccommits.camel.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/b4014ea... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/b4014ea7c5830ca1fc28edd5cafedfe93ad4af2d9e69c961c5def31d@%3Ccommits.camel.apache.org%3E
Camel core Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20200229061309/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65902
Camel core Security Information SECURITY
http://camel.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2014-0003.txt.asc
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2014-02... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0245.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2014-02... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0254.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2014-03... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0371.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2014-03... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0372.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0003?
CVE-2014-0003 is a security vulnerability in Camel core involving Apache Camel's XSLT component allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java methods under CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data.
Which Camel core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.11.4, 2.12.3 across affected packages: org.apache.camel:camel-core.
What version fixes CVE-2014-0003?
Upgrading to 2.11.4, 2.12.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is camel-core affected?
Yes, org.apache.camel:camel-core is affected in releases prior to 2.11.4, 2.12.3. Upgrade your dependency to 2.11.4, 2.12.3 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-0003?
CVE-2014-0003 is classified under CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data (The product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently ensuring that the resulting data will be valid.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2014-0003?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.camel'. 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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