CVE-2010-10006: JOpenId Observable Timing Discrepancy Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-m4f8-p58g-j8mj
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-203 CWE-208
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2010-10006 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) observable timing discrepancy vulnerability (CWE-203: Observable Discrepancy) affecting JOpenId libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves observable timing discrepancy in jopenid. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.08.

CVE-2010-10006 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2010-10006
GHSA Identifier GHSA-m4f8-p58g-j8mj
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-203: Observable Discrepancy
Affected Product JOpenId
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

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:H/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 High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2010-10006

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected JOpenId 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.expressme:JOpenId fixed: 1.08 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.expressme</groupId>
    <artifactId>JOpenId</artifactId>
    <version>1.08</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=org.expressme

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2010-10006, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.expressme

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of JOpenId in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.08), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.expressme 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-203: Observable Discrepancy, where the product behaves differently or sends different responses under different circumstances in a way that is observable to an unauthorized actor. In JOpenId, 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

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in michaelliao jopenid. Affected is the function getAuthentication of the file JOpenId/src/org/expressme/openid/OpenIdManager.java. The manipulation leads to observable timing discrepancy. Upgrading to version 1.08 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is c9baaa976b684637f0d5a50268e91846a7a719ab. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-218460.

CVE-2010-10006 Affected JOpenId Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.08
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.expressme:JOpenId
maven/org.expressme/JOpenId
Maven
< 1.08
1.08

References

NVD — CVE-2010-10006 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-10006
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/michaelliao/jopenid/commit/c9baaa976b684637f0d5a50268e91846a7a719ab
JOpenId Release RELEASE
https://github.com/michaelliao/jopenid/releases/tag/JOpenId-1.08
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.218460
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?id.218460

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-10006?
CVE-2010-10006 is a security vulnerability in JOpenId involving Observable timing discrepancy in JOpenId under CWE-203: Observable Discrepancy.
Which JOpenId versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.08 across affected packages: org.expressme:JOpenId.
What version fixes CVE-2010-10006?
Upgrading to 1.08 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is JOpenId affected?
Yes, org.expressme:JOpenId is affected in releases prior to 1.08. Upgrade your dependency to 1.08 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2010-10006?
CVE-2010-10006 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2010-10006?
CVE-2010-10006 is classified under CWE-203: Observable Discrepancy (The product behaves differently or sends different responses under different circumstances in a way that is observable to an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2010-10006?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.expressme'. 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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