CVE-2019-10070: Apache atlas Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-v62j-fcxq-j239
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2019-10070 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Apache atlas libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves stored xss in apache atlas. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.8.4, 1.2.0.

CVE-2019-10070 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2019-10070
GHSA Identifier GHSA-v62j-fcxq-j239
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 Apache atlas
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:3.1/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-2019-10070

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Apache atlas 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.atlas:apache-atlas fixed: 0.8.4 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.atlas</groupId>
    <artifactId>apache-atlas</artifactId>
    <version>0.8.4</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.atlas:apache-atlas fixed: 1.2.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.atlas</groupId>
    <artifactId>apache-atlas</artifactId>
    <version>1.2.0</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.atlas

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2019-10070, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Apache atlas in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.8.4), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.atlas 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 Apache atlas, 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

Apache Atlas versions 0.8.3 and 1.1.0 were found vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting in the search functionality

CVE-2019-10070 Affected Apache atlas Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.8.41.2.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.atlas:apache-atlas
maven/org.apache.atlas/apache-atlas
Maven
< 0.8.4
0.8.4
org.apache.atlas:apache-atlas
maven/org.apache.atlas/apache-atlas
Maven
≥ 1.0.0
< 1.2.0
1.2.0

References

NVD — CVE-2019-10070 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-10070
lists.apache.org/thread.html/cc21437... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/cc21437c4c5053a13e13332d614d5172f39da03491fe17ae260be221@%3Cdev.atlas.apache.org%3E

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-10070?
CVE-2019-10070 is a security vulnerability in Apache atlas involving Stored XSS in Apache Atlas under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Apache atlas versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.8.4, 1.2.0 across affected packages: org.apache.atlas:apache-atlas.
What version fixes CVE-2019-10070?
Upgrading to 0.8.4, 1.2.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is apache-atlas affected?
Yes, org.apache.atlas:apache-atlas is affected in releases prior to 0.8.4, 1.2.0. Upgrade your dependency to 0.8.4, 1.2.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-10070?
CVE-2019-10070 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2019-10070?
CVE-2019-10070 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-2019-10070?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.atlas'. 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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