CVE-2015-5170: Cloudfoundry identity server Cloud Foundry Runtime Cross-Site Request Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-mpv3-g527-fqrj
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-352
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-5170 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) cloud foundry runtime cross-site request vulnerability (CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)) affecting Cloudfoundry identity server libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves cloud foundry runtime cross-site request forgery vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.5.2.

CVE-2015-5170 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-5170
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mpv3-g527-fqrj
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Affected Product Cloudfoundry identity server
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

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:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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 High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2015-5170

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Cloudfoundry identity server 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.cloudfoundry.identity:cloudfoundry-identity-server fixed: 2.5.2 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.cloudfoundry.identity</groupId>
    <artifactId>cloudfoundry-identity-server</artifactId>
    <version>2.5.2</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.cloudfoundry.identity

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2015-5170, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.cloudfoundry.identity

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Cloudfoundry identity server in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.5.2), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.cloudfoundry.identity 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-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), where the web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor. In Cloudfoundry identity server, 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

Cloud Foundry Runtime cf-release before 216, UAA before 2.5.2, and Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) Elastic Runtime before 1.7.0 allow remote attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks on PWS and log a user into an arbitrary account by leveraging lack of CSRF checks.

CVE-2015-5170 Affected Cloudfoundry identity server Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.5.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.cloudfoundry.identity:cloudfoundry-identity-server
maven/org.cloudfoundry.identity/cloudfoundry-identity-server
Maven
< 2.5.2
2.5.2

References

NVD — CVE-2015-5170 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-5170
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/cloudfoundry/uaa/commit/41dba9d81dbdf24ede4fb9719de28b1b88b3e1b4
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/cloudfoundry/uaa/commit/a54f3fb8225ef7d5021ca7d4fb52bef1e884568e
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/cloudfoundry/uaa/commit/bdb1a39a1e72f615f2e7a429a896a11e7ee5ec17
Cloudfoundry identity server Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/cloudfoundry/uaa
Cloudfoundry identity server Security Information SECURITY
https://pivotal.io/security/cve-2015-5170-5173
Cloudfoundry identity server Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101579

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5170?
CVE-2015-5170 is a security vulnerability in Cloudfoundry identity server involving Cloud Foundry Runtime Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerability under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF).
Which Cloudfoundry identity server versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.5.2 across affected packages: org.cloudfoundry.identity:cloudfoundry-identity-server.
What version fixes CVE-2015-5170?
Upgrading to 2.5.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is cloudfoundry-identity-server affected?
Yes, org.cloudfoundry.identity:cloudfoundry-identity-server is affected in releases prior to 2.5.2. Upgrade your dependency to 2.5.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-5170?
CVE-2015-5170 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-5170?
CVE-2015-5170 is classified under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) (The web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2015-5170?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.cloudfoundry.identity'. 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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