CVE-2013-2160: Cxf rt frontend jaxrs Missing XML Validation Vulnerability
MODERATECVE-2013-2160 is a MODERATE missing xml validation vulnerability (CWE-112: Missing XML Validation) affecting Cxf rt frontend jaxrs libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves missing xml validation in apache cxf. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.5.10, 2.6.7, 2.7.4.
CVE-2013-2160 at a Glance
How to Fix CVE-2013-2160
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Cxf rt frontend jaxrs dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.cxf</groupId>
<artifactId>cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs</artifactId>
<version>2.5.10</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.cxf</groupId>
<artifactId>cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs</artifactId>
<version>2.6.7</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.cxf</groupId>
<artifactId>cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs</artifactId>
<version>2.7.4</version>
</dependency>Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.cxfHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2013-2160, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.cxfAnalyze the terminal output to locate any version of Cxf rt frontend jaxrs in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.5.10), your application is affected.
Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.cxf 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-112: Missing XML Validation, where the product accepts xml from an untrusted source but does not validate the xml against the proper schema. In Cxf rt frontend jaxrs, 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
CVE-2013-2160 Affected Cxf rt frontend jaxrs Versions
3 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs
|
Maven |
≥ 2.5.0
< 2.5.10
|
2.5.10
|
|
org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs
|
Maven |
≥ 2.6.0
< 2.6.7
|
2.6.7
|
|
org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs
|
Maven |
≥ 2.7.0
< 2.7.4
|
2.7.4
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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