CVE-2005-3747: Jetty Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-cwq3-qp8v-w8q3
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CWE-200
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2005-3747 is a MODERATE remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Jetty libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves mortbay jetty discloses jsp source code. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.1.6.

CVE-2005-3747 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2005-3747
GHSA Identifier GHSA-cwq3-qp8v-w8q3
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Jetty
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2005-3747

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Jetty 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.mortbay.jetty:jetty fixed: 5.1.6 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.mortbay.jetty</groupId>
    <artifactId>jetty</artifactId>
    <version>5.1.6</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.mortbay.jetty

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2005-3747, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.mortbay.jetty

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Jetty in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 5.1.6), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.mortbay.jetty 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-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. In Jetty, 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

Unspecified vulnerability in Jetty before 5.1.6 allows remote attackers to obtain source code of JSP pages, possibly involving requests for .jsp files with URL-encoded backslash (`%5C`) characters. NOTE: this might be the same issue as CVE-2006-2758.

CVE-2005-3747 Affected Jetty Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
5.1.6
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.mortbay.jetty:jetty
maven/org.mortbay.jetty/jetty
Maven
< 5.1.6
5.1.6

References

NVD — CVE-2005-3747 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2005-3747
sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.p... WEB
http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=372086&group_id=7322
Jetty Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450315/100/0/threaded
Jetty Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15515

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-3747?
CVE-2005-3747 is a security vulnerability in Jetty involving Mortbay Jetty Discloses JSP Source Code under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Jetty versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 5.1.6 across affected packages: org.mortbay.jetty:jetty.
What version fixes CVE-2005-3747?
Upgrading to 5.1.6 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is jetty affected?
Yes, org.mortbay.jetty:jetty is affected in releases prior to 5.1.6. Upgrade your dependency to 5.1.6 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2005-3747?
CVE-2005-3747 is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2005-3747?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.mortbay.jetty'. 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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