CVE-2018-1307: Juddi client Apache Juddi-client Vulnerable To XML Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-p99p-726h-c8v5
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CVSS 8.1
CWE-611
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2018-1307 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.1) apache juddi-client vulnerable to xml vulnerability (CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference) affecting Juddi client libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache juddi-client vulnerable to xml external entity (xxe). Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.3.5.

CVE-2018-1307 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2018-1307
GHSA Identifier GHSA-p99p-726h-c8v5
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.1
CWE Classification CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Affected Product Juddi client
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.1

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2018-1307

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Juddi client 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.juddi:juddi-client fixed: 3.3.5 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.juddi</groupId>
    <artifactId>juddi-client</artifactId>
    <version>3.3.5</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.juddi

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2018-1307, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Juddi client in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.3.5), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.juddi 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-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference, where the product processes an xml document that can contain xml entities with uris that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. In Juddi client, 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

In Apache jUDDI 3.2 through 3.3.4, if using the WADL2Java or WSDL2Java classes, which parse a local or remote XML document and then mediates the data structures into UDDI data structures, there are little protections present against entity expansion and DTD type of attacks. Mitigation is to use 3.3.5.

CVE-2018-1307 Affected Juddi client Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.3.5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.juddi:juddi-client
maven/org.apache.juddi/juddi-client
Maven
≥ 3.2
< 3.3.5
3.3.5

References

NVD — CVE-2018-1307 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1307
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-p99p-726h-c8v5
issues.apache.org/jira/browse/juddi-9... WEB
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/JUDDI-987
Juddi client Security Information SECURITY
http://juddi.apache.org/security.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1307?
CVE-2018-1307 is a security vulnerability in Juddi client involving Apache juddi-client vulnerable to XML External Entity (XXE) under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference.
Which Juddi client versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.3.5 across affected packages: org.apache.juddi:juddi-client.
What version fixes CVE-2018-1307?
Upgrading to 3.3.5 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is juddi-client affected?
Yes, org.apache.juddi:juddi-client is affected in releases prior to 3.3.5. Upgrade your dependency to 3.3.5 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-1307?
CVE-2018-1307 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2018-1307?
CVE-2018-1307 is classified under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2018-1307?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.juddi'. 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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