CVE-2009-0038: Console Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-c372-x57p-6x7v
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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2009-0038 is a MODERATE cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Console libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache geronimo application server multiple cross-site scripting (xss) vulnerabilities. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.1.4.

CVE-2009-0038 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2009-0038
GHSA Identifier GHSA-c372-x57p-6x7v
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Console
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2009-0038

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Console 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.geronimo.plugins:console fixed: 2.1.4 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.geronimo.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>console</artifactId>
    <version>2.1.4</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.geronimo.plugins

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2009-0038, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.geronimo.plugins

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Console in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.1.4), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.geronimo.plugins 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 Console, 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

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the web administration console in Apache Geronimo Application Server 2.1 through 2.1.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) name, (2) ip, (3) username, or (4) description parameter to console/portal/Server/Monitoring; or (5) the PATH_INFO to the default URI under console/portal/.

CVE-2009-0038 Affected Console Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.1.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.geronimo.plugins:console
maven/org.apache.geronimo.plugins/console
Maven
≥ 2.1.0
< 2.1.4
2.1.4

References

NVD — CVE-2009-0038 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-0038
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/geronimo/commit/aa0c2c26dde8930cad924796af7c17a13d236b16
Console Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/geronimo
web.archive.org/web/20090419162753/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20090419162753/http://secunia.com/advisories/34715
web.archive.org/web/20090422192202/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20090422192202/http://dsecrg.com/pages/vul/show.php?id=119
Console Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20200229223125/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34562
Console Security Information SECURITY
http://geronimo.apache.org/21x-security-report.html#2.1.xSecurityReport-214
issues.apache.org/jira/browse/geronim... WEB
http://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/GERONIMO-4597

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0038?
CVE-2009-0038 is a security vulnerability in Console involving Apache Geronimo Application Server multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Console versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.1.4 across affected packages: org.apache.geronimo.plugins:console.
What version fixes CVE-2009-0038?
Upgrading to 2.1.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is console affected?
Yes, org.apache.geronimo.plugins:console is affected in releases prior to 2.1.4. Upgrade your dependency to 2.1.4 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2009-0038?
CVE-2009-0038 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-2009-0038?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.geronimo.plugins'. 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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