CVE-2013-0239: Cxf rt frontend jaxrs Improper Authentication Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-p5c5-6564-vvr8
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CWE-287
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2013-0239 is a MODERATE improper authentication vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting Cxf rt frontend jaxrs libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves improper authentication in apache cxf. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.5.9, 2.6.6, 2.7.3.

CVE-2013-0239 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2013-0239
GHSA Identifier GHSA-p5c5-6564-vvr8
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product Cxf rt frontend jaxrs
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2013-0239

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Cxf rt frontend jaxrs 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.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs fixed: 2.5.9 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.cxf</groupId>
    <artifactId>cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs</artifactId>
    <version>2.5.9</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs fixed: 2.6.6 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.cxf</groupId>
    <artifactId>cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs</artifactId>
    <version>2.6.6</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs fixed: 2.7.3 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.cxf</groupId>
    <artifactId>cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs</artifactId>
    <version>2.7.3</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.cxf

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2013-0239, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.cxf

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Cxf rt frontend jaxrs in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.5.9), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.cxf 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-287: Improper Authentication, where when an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. In Cxf rt frontend jaxrs, 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

Apache CXF before 2.5.9, 2.6.x before 2.6.6, and 2.7.x before 2.7.3, when the plaintext UsernameToken WS-SecurityPolicy is enabled, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a security header of a SOAP request containing a UsernameToken element that lacks a password child element.

CVE-2013-0239 Affected Cxf rt frontend jaxrs Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.5.92.6.62.7.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs
maven/org.apache.cxf/cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs
Maven
< 2.5.9
2.5.9
org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs
maven/org.apache.cxf/cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs
Maven
≥ 2.6.0
< 2.6.6
2.6.6
org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs
maven/org.apache.cxf/cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs
Maven
≥ 2.7.0
< 2.7.3
2.7.3

References

NVD — CVE-2013-0239 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-0239
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/cxf/commit/e4c6b3b0899ef2ba87c2610efc323b71c13dd421
Cxf rt frontend jaxrs Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20200229102616/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/57876
lists.apache.org/thread.html/rff42cf... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rff42cfa5e7d75b7c1af0e37589140a8f1999e578a75738740b244bd4@%3Ccommits.cxf.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/rff42cf... WEB
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lists.apache.org/thread.html/rc77427... WEB
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lists.apache.org/thread.html/rc77427... WEB
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lists.apache.org/thread.html/r36e44f... WEB
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lists.apache.org/thread.html/r36e44f... WEB
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Cxf rt frontend jaxrs Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/cxf
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/819... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/81981
cxf.apache.org/cve-2013-0239.html WEB
http://cxf.apache.org/cve-2013-0239.html
Cxf rt frontend jaxrs Security Information SECURITY
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/120214/Apache-CXF-WS-Security-UsernameToken-Bypass.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2013-07... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0749.html
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013... WEB
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/Feb/39
svn.apache.org/viewvc WEB
http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1438424

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-0239?
CVE-2013-0239 is a security vulnerability in Cxf rt frontend jaxrs involving Improper Authentication in Apache CXF under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which Cxf rt frontend jaxrs versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.5.9, 2.6.6, 2.7.3 across affected packages: org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs.
What version fixes CVE-2013-0239?
Upgrading to 2.5.9, 2.6.6, 2.7.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs affected?
Yes, org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs is affected in releases prior to 2.5.9, 2.6.6, 2.7.3. Upgrade your dependency to 2.5.9, 2.6.6, 2.7.3 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2013-0239?
CVE-2013-0239 is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication (When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2013-0239?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.cxf'. 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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