CVE-2020-13931: Apache tomee Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CRITICALCVE-2020-13931 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function) affecting Apache tomee libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves remote code execution in apache tomee. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 8.0.4, 7.1.4, 7.0.9.
CVE-2020-13931 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 9.8
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:H/I:H/A:H).
How to Fix CVE-2020-13931
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Apache tomee 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.tomee</groupId>
<artifactId>apache-tomee</artifactId>
<version>8.0.4</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.tomee</groupId>
<artifactId>apache-tomee</artifactId>
<version>7.1.4</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.tomee</groupId>
<artifactId>apache-tomee</artifactId>
<version>7.0.9</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.tomeeHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2020-13931, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.tomeeAnalyze the terminal output to locate any version of Apache tomee in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 8.0.4), your application is affected.
Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.tomee 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-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function, where the product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources. In Apache tomee, 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-2020-13931 Affected Apache tomee Versions
3 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
org.apache.tomee:apache-tomee
|
Maven |
≥ 8.0.0
< 8.0.4
|
8.0.4
|
|
org.apache.tomee:apache-tomee
|
Maven |
≥ 7.1.0
< 7.1.4
|
7.1.4
|
|
org.apache.tomee:apache-tomee
|
Maven |
< 7.0.9
|
7.0.9
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-13931?
Which Apache tomee versions are affected?
What version fixes CVE-2020-13931?
Is apache-tomee affected?
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-13931?
What CWE is associated with CVE-2020-13931?
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2020-13931?
Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
{
"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-mp28-rq7g-qx62",
"modified" : "2021-04-08T20:55:45Z",
"published" : "2022-02-09T22:44:38Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2020-13931" ],
"summary" : "Remote code execution in Apache TomEE",
"details" : "If Apache TomEE 8.0.0-M1 - 8.0.3, 7.1.0 - 7.1.3, 7.0.0-M1 - 7.0.8, 1.0.0 - 1.7.5 is configured to use the embedded ActiveMQ broker, and the broker config is misconfigured, a JMX port is opened on TCP port 1099, which does not include authentication. CVE-2020-11969 previously addressed the creation of the JMX management interface, however the incomplete fix did not cover this edge case.",
"severity" : [ {
"type" : "CVSS_V3",
"score" : "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H"
} ],
"affected" : [ {
"package" : {
"ecosystem" : "Maven",
"name" : "org.apache.tomee:apache-tomee"
},
"ranges" : [ {
"type" : "ECOSYSTEM",
"events" : [ {
"introduced" : "8.0.0"
}, {
"fixed" : "8.0.4"
} ]
} ]
}, {
"package" : {
"ecosystem" : "Maven",
"name" : "org.apache.tomee:apache-tomee"
},
"ranges" : [ {
"type" : "ECOSYSTEM",
"events" : [ {
"introduced" : "7.1.0"
}, {
"fixed" : "7.1.4"
} ]
} ]
}, {
"package" : {
"ecosystem" : "Maven",
"name" : "org.apache.tomee:apache-tomee"
},
"ranges" : [ {
"type" : "ECOSYSTEM",
"events" : [ {
"introduced" : "0"
}, {
"fixed" : "7.0.9"
} ]
} ]
} ],
"references" : [ {
"type" : "ADVISORY",
"url" : "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-13931"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r7f98907165b355dc65f28a57f15103a06173ce03261115fa46d569b4@%3Cdev.tomee.apache.org%3E"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r85b87478f8aa4751aa3a06e88622e80ffabae376ee7283e147ee56b9@%3Cdev.tomee.apache.org%3E"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/ref088c4732e1a8dd0bbbb96e13ffafcfe65f984238ffa55f438d78fe%40%3Cdev.tomee.apache.org%3E"
} ],
"database_specific" : {
"cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-306" ],
"severity" : "CRITICAL",
"github_reviewed" : true,
"github_reviewed_at" : "2021-04-08T20:55:45Z",
"nvd_published_at" : "2020-12-18T00:15:00Z"
}
}