CVE-2014-0035: Cxf core Cleartext Transmission Of Sensitive Information Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-v45r-rj5x-hpg2
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CWE-319
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-0035 is a MODERATE cleartext transmission of sensitive information vulnerability (CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information) affecting Cxf core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves cleartext transmission of sensitive information in apache cxf. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.6.13, 2.7.10.

CVE-2014-0035 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-0035
GHSA Identifier GHSA-v45r-rj5x-hpg2
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information
Affected Product Cxf core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2014-0035

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Cxf core 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-core fixed: 2.6.13 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.cxf</groupId>
    <artifactId>cxf-core</artifactId>
    <version>2.6.13</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.cxf:cxf-core fixed: 2.7.10 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.cxf</groupId>
    <artifactId>cxf-core</artifactId>
    <version>2.7.10</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-2014-0035, 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 core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.6.13), 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-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information, where the product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors. In Cxf core, 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 SymmetricBinding in Apache CXF before 2.6.13 and 2.7.x before 2.7.10, when EncryptBeforeSigning is enabled and the UsernameToken policy is set to an EncryptedSupportingToken, transmits the UsernameToken in cleartext, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.

CVE-2014-0035 Affected Cxf core Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.6.132.7.10
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.cxf:cxf-core
maven/org.apache.cxf/cxf-core
Maven
< 2.6.13
2.6.13
org.apache.cxf:cxf-core
maven/org.apache.cxf/cxf-core
Maven
≥ 2.7.0
< 2.7.10
2.7.10

References

NVD — CVE-2014-0035 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-0035
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/cxf/commit/2d2fd1bf67dc2247b6aca31b83a571d865fad1c9
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/cxf/commit/d249721708694cbb0f431c0658166ebdcb02ec15
Cxf core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/cxf
lists.apache.org/thread.html/r36e44f... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r36e44ffc1a9b365327df62cdfaabe85b9a5637de102cea07d79b2dbf@%3Ccommits.cxf.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/rc77427... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rc774278135816e7afc943dc9fc78eb0764f2c84a2b96470a0187315c@%3Ccommits.cxf.apache.org%3E
Cxf core Security Information SECURITY
http://cxf.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2014-0035.txt.asc
lists.apache.org/thread.html/rd49aab... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rd49aabd984ed540c8ff7916d4d79405f3fa311d2fdbcf9ed307839a6@%3Ccommits.cxf.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/rec7160... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rec7160382badd3ef4ad017a22f64a266c7188b9ba71394f0d321e2d4@%3Ccommits.cxf.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/rfb87e0... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rfb87e0bf3995e7d560afeed750fac9329ff5f1ad49da365129b7f89e@%3Ccommits.cxf.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/rff42cf... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rff42cfa5e7d75b7c1af0e37589140a8f1999e578a75738740b244bd4@%3Ccommits.cxf.apache.org%3E
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2014-07... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0797.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2014-07... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0798.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2014-07... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0799.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2014-13... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1351.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2015-08... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0850.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2015-08... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0851.html
svn.apache.org/viewvc WEB
http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1564724

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0035?
CVE-2014-0035 is a security vulnerability in Cxf core involving Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information in Apache CXF under CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information.
Which Cxf core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.6.13, 2.7.10 across affected packages: org.apache.cxf:cxf-core.
What version fixes CVE-2014-0035?
Upgrading to 2.6.13, 2.7.10 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is cxf-core affected?
Yes, org.apache.cxf:cxf-core is affected in releases prior to 2.6.13, 2.7.10. Upgrade your dependency to 2.6.13, 2.7.10 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-0035?
CVE-2014-0035 is classified under CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information (The product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2014-0035?
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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