CVE-2023-41578: Jeecg boot parent Jeecg Boot Arbitrary File Read Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-pm8v-ppx7-8hr4
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-22
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-41578 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) jeecg boot arbitrary file read vulnerability (CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')) affecting Jeecg boot parent libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jeecg boot arbitrary file read vulnerability. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2023-41578 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-41578
GHSA Identifier GHSA-pm8v-ppx7-8hr4
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Affected Product Jeecg boot parent
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

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:N/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2023-41578

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Jeecg boot parent 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.jeecgframework.boot:jeecg-boot-parent fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jeecgframework.boot</groupId>
    <artifactId>jeecg-boot-parent</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</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.jeecgframework.boot

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2023-41578, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jeecgframework.boot

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

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jeecgframework.boot 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-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal'), where the product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. In Jeecg boot parent, 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

Jeecg boot up to v3.5.3 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file read vulnerability via the interface `/testConnection`.

CVE-2023-41578 Affected Jeecg boot parent Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jeecgframework.boot:jeecg-boot-parent
maven/org.jeecgframework.boot/jeecg-boot-parent
Maven
≤ 3.5.3

References

NVD — CVE-2023-41578 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-41578
Jeecg boot parent Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/Snakinya/Bugs/issues/1
Jeecg boot parent Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jeecgboot/jeecg-boot

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-41578?
CVE-2023-41578 is a security vulnerability in Jeecg boot parent involving Jeecg boot arbitrary file read vulnerability under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal').
Which Jeecg boot parent versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: org.jeecgframework.boot:jeecg-boot-parent.
What version fixes CVE-2023-41578?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is jeecg-boot-parent affected?
Yes, org.jeecgframework.boot:jeecg-boot-parent is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-41578?
CVE-2023-41578 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-41578?
CVE-2023-41578 is classified under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-41578?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jeecgframework.boot'. 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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