CVE-2015-0264: Camel core Apache Camel Allows Remote Actor Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-mhx2-r3jx-g94c
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-0264 is a MODERATE apache camel allows remote actor vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Camel core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache camel allows remote actor to read arbitrary files via external entity in invalid xml string or genericfile object. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.13.4, 2.14.2.

CVE-2015-0264 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-0264
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mhx2-r3jx-g94c
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Camel core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2015-0264

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: 2.13.4 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.camel</groupId>
    <artifactId>camel-core</artifactId>
    <version>2.13.4</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.camel:camel-core fixed: 2.14.2 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.camel</groupId>
    <artifactId>camel-core</artifactId>
    <version>2.14.2</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-2015-0264, 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 2.13.4), 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 General Security Weakness. 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

Multiple XML external entity (XXE) vulnerabilities in builder/xml/XPathBuilder.java in Apache Camel before 2.13.4 and 2.14.x before 2.14.2 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an external entity in an invalid XML (1) String or (2) GenericFile object in an XPath query.

CVE-2015-0264 Affected Camel core Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.13.42.14.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.camel:camel-core
maven/org.apache.camel/camel-core
Maven
< 2.13.4
2.13.4
org.apache.camel:camel-core
maven/org.apache.camel/camel-core
Maven
≥ 2.14.0
< 2.14.2
2.14.2

References

NVD — CVE-2015-0264 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-0264
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/camel/commit/7360aada5154434c68774aa30e0f21ddc5f27b9f
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/camel/commit/b47b51a195b38e7ab7c099d19910af70a16638f6
Camel core Security Information SECURITY
https://camel.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2015-0264.txt.asc
git-wip-us.apache.org/repos/asf WEB
https://git-wip-us.apache.org/repos/asf?p=camel.git;a=commitdiff;h=1df559649a96a1ca0368373387e542f46e4820da
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-mhx2-r3jx-g94c
Camel core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/camel
issues.apache.org/jira/browse/camel-8... WEB
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/CAMEL-8312
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@%3Ccommits.camel.apache.org%3E
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2015-10... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1041.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2015-15... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1538.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2015-15... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1539.html
Camel core Security Information SECURITY
http://securitytracker.com/id/1032442

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-0264?
CVE-2015-0264 is a security vulnerability in Camel core involving Apache Camel allows remote actor to read arbitrary files via external entity in invalid XML string or GenericFile object under General Security Weakness.
Which Camel core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.13.4, 2.14.2 across affected packages: org.apache.camel:camel-core.
What version fixes CVE-2015-0264?
Upgrading to 2.13.4, 2.14.2 (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 2.13.4, 2.14.2. Upgrade your dependency to 2.13.4, 2.14.2 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-0264?
CVE-2015-0264 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2015-0264?
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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