CVE-2009-1595: Parent Ignite Realtime Openfire Allows Users Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-r62w-x9pp-jrqp
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CWE-287
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2009-1595 is a MODERATE ignite realtime openfire allows users vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting Parent libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves ignite realtime openfire allows users to change passwords of arbitrary accounts. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.6.4.

CVE-2009-1595 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2009-1595
GHSA Identifier GHSA-r62w-x9pp-jrqp
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product Parent
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2009-1595

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected 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.igniterealtime.openfire:parent fixed: 3.6.4 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.igniterealtime.openfire</groupId>
    <artifactId>parent</artifactId>
    <version>3.6.4</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.igniterealtime.openfire

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2009-1595, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.igniterealtime.openfire

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Parent in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.6.4), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.igniterealtime.openfire 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 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

The `jabber:iq:auth` implementation in `IQAuthHandler.java` in Ignite Realtime Openfire before 3.6.4 allows remote authenticated users to change the passwords of arbitrary accounts via a modified username element in a `passwd_change` action.

CVE-2009-1595 Affected Parent Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.6.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.igniterealtime.openfire:parent
maven/org.igniterealtime.openfire/parent
Maven
< 3.6.4
3.6.4

References

NVD — CVE-2009-1595 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-1595
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/igniterealtime/Openfire/commit/97e1f08cf72e430f5cca5ba94cd20703dadb5ce5
download.igniterealtime.org/openfire/docs/lates... WEB
https://download.igniterealtime.org/openfire/docs/latest/changelog.html#3.6.4
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/502... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50292
Parent Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/igniterealtime/Openfire
web.archive.org/web/20090518061336/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20090518061336/http://www.igniterealtime.org/issues/browse/JM-1531
Parent Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20140901211944/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34804
www.igniterealtime.org/community/message/1... WEB
http://www.igniterealtime.org/community/message/190280

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-1595?
CVE-2009-1595 is a security vulnerability in Parent involving Ignite Realtime Openfire Allows Users to Change Passwords of Arbitrary Accounts under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which Parent versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.6.4 across affected packages: org.igniterealtime.openfire:parent.
What version fixes CVE-2009-1595?
Upgrading to 3.6.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is parent affected?
Yes, org.igniterealtime.openfire:parent is affected in releases prior to 3.6.4. Upgrade your dependency to 3.6.4 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2009-1595?
CVE-2009-1595 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-2009-1595?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.igniterealtime.openfire'. 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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