CVE-2024-27838: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-j24x-6m7r-h4gp
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-27838 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when 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.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2024-27838 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-27838
GHSA Identifier GHSA-j24x-6m7r-h4gp
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Software
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:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2024-27838

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

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

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2024-27838, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

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

Note: The mvn dependency:tree 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 Software, 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 issue was addressed by adding additional logic. This issue is fixed in tvOS 17.5, iOS 16.7.8 and iPadOS 16.7.8, visionOS 1.2, Safari 17.5, iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5. A maliciously crafted webpage may be able to fingerprint the user.

References

NVD — CVE-2024-27838 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-27838
support.apple.com/en-us/120896 WEB
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120896
support.apple.com/en-us/120898 WEB
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120898
support.apple.com/en-us/120901 WEB
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120901
support.apple.com/en-us/120902 WEB
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120902
support.apple.com/en-us/120903 WEB
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120903
support.apple.com/en-us/120905 WEB
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120905
support.apple.com/en-us/120906 WEB
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120906
support.apple.com/en-us/ht214100 WEB
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214100
support.apple.com/en-us/ht214101 WEB
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214101
support.apple.com/en-us/ht214102 WEB
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214102
support.apple.com/en-us/ht214103 WEB
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214103
support.apple.com/en-us/ht214104 WEB
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214104
support.apple.com/en-us/ht214106 WEB
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214106
support.apple.com/en-us/ht214108 WEB
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214108
support.apple.com/kb/ht214100 WEB
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214100
support.apple.com/kb/ht214102 WEB
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214102
support.apple.com/kb/ht214104 WEB
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214104
support.apple.com/kb/ht214106 WEB
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214106
support.apple.com/kb/ht214108 WEB
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214108
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024... WEB
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jun/5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27838?
CVE-2024-27838 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2024-27838?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-27838?
CVE-2024-27838 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-27838?
CVE-2024-27838 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-2024-27838?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. 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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