CVE-2017-5653: Cxf core Improper Certificate Validation Vulnerability
MODERATECVE-2017-5653 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) improper certificate validation vulnerability (CWE-295: Improper Certificate Validation) affecting Cxf core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves improper certificate validation in apache cxf. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.1.11, 3.0.13.
CVE-2017-5653 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 5.3
The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).
How to Fix CVE-2017-5653
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Cxf 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.
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.cxf</groupId>
<artifactId>cxf-core</artifactId>
<version>3.1.11</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.cxf</groupId>
<artifactId>cxf-core</artifactId>
<version>3.0.13</version>
</dependency>Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.cxfHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2017-5653, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.cxfAnalyze the terminal output to locate any version of Cxf core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.1.11), your application is affected.
Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.cxf 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-295: Improper Certificate Validation, where the product does not validate, or incorrectly validates, a certificate. In Cxf 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
CVE-2017-5653 Affected Cxf core Versions
2 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
org.apache.cxf:cxf-core
|
Maven |
≥ 3.1.0
< 3.1.11
|
3.1.11
|
|
org.apache.cxf:cxf-core
|
Maven |
< 3.0.13
|
3.0.13
|
References
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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"modified" : "2023-12-21T23:04:30Z",
"published" : "2022-05-13T01:09:19Z",
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"summary" : "Improper Certificate Validation in Apache CXF",
"details" : "JAX-RS XML Security streaming clients in Apache CXF before 3.1.11 and 3.0.13 do not validate that the service response was signed or encrypted, which allows remote attackers to spoof servers.",
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