CVE-2017-7663: Openmeetings parent Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-pxj9-mw96-q634
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-7663 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Openmeetings parent libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache openmeetings cross-site scripting vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.3.0.

CVE-2017-7663 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-7663
GHSA Identifier GHSA-pxj9-mw96-q634
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.1
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Openmeetings parent
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.1

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2017-7663

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Openmeetings 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.apache.openmeetings:openmeetings-parent fixed: 3.3.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.openmeetings</groupId>
    <artifactId>openmeetings-parent</artifactId>
    <version>3.3.0</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.openmeetings

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2017-7663, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Openmeetings parent in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.3.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.openmeetings 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-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Openmeetings 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

Both global and Room chat are vulnerable to XSS attack in Apache OpenMeetings 3.2.0. The issue is fixed in version 3.3.0.

CVE-2017-7663 Affected Openmeetings parent Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.3.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.openmeetings:openmeetings-parent
maven/org.apache.openmeetings/openmeetings-parent
Maven
≥ 3.2.0
< 3.3.0
3.3.0

References

NVD — CVE-2017-7663 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-7663
Openmeetings parent Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/openmeetings
markmail.org/message/aka2z2dq7ic... WEB
http://markmail.org/message/aka2z2dq7icfw2p2
Openmeetings parent Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99577

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7663?
CVE-2017-7663 is a security vulnerability in Openmeetings parent involving Apache OpenMeetings Cross-site Scripting vulnerability under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Openmeetings parent versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.3.0 across affected packages: org.apache.openmeetings:openmeetings-parent.
What version fixes CVE-2017-7663?
Upgrading to 3.3.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openmeetings-parent affected?
Yes, org.apache.openmeetings:openmeetings-parent is affected in releases prior to 3.3.0. Upgrade your dependency to 3.3.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-7663?
CVE-2017-7663 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-7663?
CVE-2017-7663 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2017-7663?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.openmeetings'. 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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