CVE-2020-25633: Resteasy client Generation Of Error Message Containing Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-hr32-mgpm-qf2f
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-209
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2020-25633 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) generation of error message containing vulnerability (CWE-209: Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information) affecting Resteasy client libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves generation of error message containing sensitive information in resteasy client. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.5.7.Final, 3.14.0.Final.

CVE-2020-25633 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2020-25633
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hr32-mgpm-qf2f
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-209: Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information
Affected Product Resteasy client
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2020-25633

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Resteasy client 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.jboss.resteasy:resteasy-client fixed: 4.5.7.Final 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jboss.resteasy</groupId>
    <artifactId>resteasy-client</artifactId>
    <version>4.5.7.Final</version>
</dependency>
org.jboss.resteasy:resteasy-client-microprofile fixed: 4.5.7.Final 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jboss.resteasy</groupId>
    <artifactId>resteasy-client-microprofile</artifactId>
    <version>4.5.7.Final</version>
</dependency>
org.jboss.resteasy:resteasy-client fixed: 3.14.0.Final 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jboss.resteasy</groupId>
    <artifactId>resteasy-client</artifactId>
    <version>3.14.0.Final</version>
</dependency>
org.jboss.resteasy:resteasy-client-microprofile fixed: 3.14.0.Final 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jboss.resteasy</groupId>
    <artifactId>resteasy-client-microprofile</artifactId>
    <version>3.14.0.Final</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.jboss.resteasy

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2020-25633, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jboss.resteasy

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Resteasy client in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.5.7.Final), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jboss.resteasy 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-209: Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information, where the product generates an error message that includes sensitive information about its environment, users, or associated data. In Resteasy client, 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

A flaw was found in RESTEasy client in all versions of RESTEasy up to 4.5.6.Final. It may allow client users to obtain the server's potentially sensitive information when the server got WebApplicationException from the RESTEasy client call. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality.

CVE-2020-25633 Affected Resteasy client Versions

4 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.5.7.Final3.14.0.Final
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jboss.resteasy:resteasy-client
maven/org.jboss.resteasy/resteasy-client
Maven
≥ 4.0.0
< 4.5.7.Final
4.5.7.Final
org.jboss.resteasy:resteasy-client-microprofile
maven/org.jboss.resteasy/resteasy-client-microprofile
Maven
≥ 4.0.0
< 4.5.7.Final
4.5.7.Final
org.jboss.resteasy:resteasy-client
maven/org.jboss.resteasy/resteasy-client
Maven
< 3.14.0.Final
3.14.0.Final
org.jboss.resteasy:resteasy-client-microprofile
maven/org.jboss.resteasy/resteasy-client-microprofile
Maven
< 3.14.0.Final
3.14.0.Final

References

NVD — CVE-2020-25633 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-25633
Resteasy client Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/resteasy/Resteasy/pull/2665/commits/13c808b5967242eec1e877edbc0014a84dcd6eb0
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2020-25633
issues.redhat.com/browse/resteasy-282... WEB
https://issues.redhat.com/browse/RESTEASY-2820

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-25633?
CVE-2020-25633 is a security vulnerability in Resteasy client involving Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information in RESTEasy client under CWE-209: Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information.
Which Resteasy client versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.5.7.Final, 3.14.0.Final across affected packages: org.jboss.resteasy:resteasy-client, org.jboss.resteasy:resteasy-client-microprofile.
What version fixes CVE-2020-25633?
Upgrading to 4.5.7.Final, 3.14.0.Final (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is resteasy-client affected?
Yes, org.jboss.resteasy:resteasy-client is affected in releases prior to 4.5.7.Final, 3.14.0.Final. Upgrade your dependency to 4.5.7.Final, 3.14.0.Final or later.
Is resteasy-client-microprofile affected?
Yes, org.jboss.resteasy:resteasy-client-microprofile is affected in releases prior to 4.5.7.Final, 3.14.0.Final. Upgrade your dependency to 4.5.7.Final, 3.14.0.Final or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-25633?
CVE-2020-25633 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2020-25633?
CVE-2020-25633 is classified under CWE-209: Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information (The product generates an error message that includes sensitive information about its environment, users, or associated data.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2020-25633?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jboss.resteasy'. 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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