CVE-2007-2353: Axis Apache Axis Allows Exposure Of Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-2c4w-2px5-9x3x
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-200
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2007-2353 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) apache axis allows exposure of vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Axis libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache axis allows exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.2.

CVE-2007-2353 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2007-2353
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2c4w-2px5-9x3x
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Axis
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:L/I:N/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 Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2007-2353

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Axis 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.axis:axis fixed: 1.2 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.axis</groupId>
    <artifactId>axis</artifactId>
    <version>1.2</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.axis

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2007-2353, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Axis in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.2), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.axis 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 Axis, 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 Axis 1.0 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by requesting a non-existent WSDL file, which reveals the installation path in the resulting exception message.

CVE-2007-2353 Affected Axis Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.axis:axis
maven/org.apache.axis/axis
Maven
< 1.2
1.2

References

NVD — CVE-2007-2353 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-2353
Axis Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/albfernandez/axis1-java/issues/34#issuecomment-1006693110
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/albfernandez/axis1-java/commit/32f35038ecae2c7a7f2e904b2289fd383f6f4d1f
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/axis-axis1-java/commit/2fdbb91c5e861e804db70cada188b1d7c1603513
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/axis-axis1-java/commit/7ba89deb2eb21615630f18e96a35bfdec7f7cfed
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/341... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34167
Axis Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/axis-axis1-java
attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2007-... WEB
http://attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2007-April/001562.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-2353?
CVE-2007-2353 is a security vulnerability in Axis involving Apache Axis allows Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Axis versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.2 across affected packages: org.apache.axis:axis.
What version fixes CVE-2007-2353?
Upgrading to 1.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is axis affected?
Yes, org.apache.axis:axis is affected in releases prior to 1.2. Upgrade your dependency to 1.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2007-2353?
CVE-2007-2353 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:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2007-2353?
CVE-2007-2353 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-2007-2353?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.axis'. 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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