CVE-2024-45031: Apache Syncope Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-jmrf-85g8-x8xv
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-20 CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-45031 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Apache Syncope libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves stored xss in console and enduser. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2024-45031 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-45031
GHSA Identifier GHSA-jmrf-85g8-x8xv
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.1
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Apache Syncope
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.1

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:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2024-45031

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Apache Syncope 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.syncope.client:syncope-client-console fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.syncope.client</groupId>
    <artifactId>syncope-client-console</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</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.syncope.client

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2024-45031, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.syncope.client

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Apache Syncope 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 -Dincludes=org.apache.syncope.client 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-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. In Apache Syncope, 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

When editing objects in the Syncope Console, incomplete HTML tags could be used to bypass HTML sanitization. This made it possible to inject stored XSS payloads which would trigger for other users during ordinary usage of the application. XSS payloads could also be injected in Syncope Enduser when editing “Personal Information” or “User Requests”: such payloads would trigger for administrators in Syncope Console, thus enabling session hijacking. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.0.9, which fixes this issue.

CVE-2024-45031 Affected Apache Syncope Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.syncope.client:syncope-client-console
maven/org.apache.syncope.client/syncope-client-console
Maven
≥ 2.1.0
≤ 2.1.14

References

NVD — CVE-2024-45031 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-45031
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/syncope/commit/0c620a9eda2c0927875c129ebae66d2ea94f3e6a
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/syncope/commit/f80d3f6cfbd71acb03ece0f7601f660ee0be7e74
Apache Syncope Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/syncope
lists.apache.org/thread/fn567pfmo3s5... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/fn567pfmo3s55ofkc42drz8b4kgbhp9m
Apache Syncope Security Information SECURITY
https://syncope.apache.org/security#cve-2024-45031-apache-syncope-stored-xss-in-console-and-enduser
Apache Syncope Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/10/24/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45031?
CVE-2024-45031 is a security vulnerability in Apache Syncope involving Stored XSS in Console and Enduser under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Apache Syncope versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: org.apache.syncope.client:syncope-client-console.
What version fixes CVE-2024-45031?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is syncope-client-console affected?
Yes, org.apache.syncope.client:syncope-client-console is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-45031?
CVE-2024-45031 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-45031?
CVE-2024-45031 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-45031?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.syncope.client'. 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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