CVE-2008-1285: Jsf api Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-vv6j-5x58-q2c3
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2008-1285 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Jsf api libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves cross-site scripting (xss) vulnerability in sun java server faces (jsf). Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.2.08.

CVE-2008-1285 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2008-1285
GHSA Identifier GHSA-vv6j-5x58-q2c3
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Jsf api
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

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:N/I:L/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 None (C:N)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2008-1285

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Jsf api dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

com.sun.faces:jsf-api fixed: 1.2.08 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.sun.faces</groupId>
    <artifactId>jsf-api</artifactId>
    <version>1.2.08</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=com.sun.faces

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2008-1285, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.sun.faces

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Jsf api in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.2.08), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.sun.faces 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 Jsf api, 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

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sun Java Server Faces (JSF) 1.2 before 1.2_08 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown vectors.

CVE-2008-1285 Affected Jsf api Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.2.08
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.sun.faces:jsf-api
maven/com.sun.faces/jsf-api
Maven
< 1.2.08
1.2.08

References

NVD — CVE-2008-1285 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-1285
bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.c... WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=437082
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/410... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41081
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2008-08... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0828.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1285?
CVE-2008-1285 is a security vulnerability in Jsf api involving Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sun Java Server Faces (JSF) under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Jsf api versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.2.08 across affected packages: com.sun.faces:jsf-api.
What version fixes CVE-2008-1285?
Upgrading to 1.2.08 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is jsf-api affected?
Yes, com.sun.faces:jsf-api is affected in releases prior to 1.2.08. Upgrade your dependency to 1.2.08 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2008-1285?
CVE-2008-1285 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2008-1285?
CVE-2008-1285 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-2008-1285?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.sun.faces'. 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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