CVE-2013-4204: Gwt Improper Neutralization Of Input During Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-x24q-xwrf-66jm
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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2013-4204 is a MODERATE improper neutralization of input during vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Gwt libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation in google web toolkit. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.5.1.

CVE-2013-4204 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2013-4204
GHSA Identifier GHSA-x24q-xwrf-66jm
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 Gwt
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2013-4204

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Gwt dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

com.google.gwt:gwt fixed: 2.5.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.google.gwt</groupId>
    <artifactId>gwt</artifactId>
    <version>2.5.1</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=com.google.gwt

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2013-4204, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.google.gwt

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Gwt in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.5.1), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.google.gwt 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 Gwt, 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 JUnit files in the GWTTestCase in Google Web Toolkit (GWT) before 2.5.1 RC1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

CVE-2013-4204 Affected Gwt Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.5.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.google.gwt:gwt
maven/com.google.gwt/gwt
Maven
< 2.5.1
2.5.1

References

NVD — CVE-2013-4204 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-4204
Gwt Security Information SECURITY
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2013-4204
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=992911
Gwt Release RELEASE
http://www.gwtproject.org/release-notes.html#Release_Notes_2_5_1_RC1
Gwt Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/08/05/1
Gwt Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/08/05/3
Gwt Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61590

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-4204?
CVE-2013-4204 is a security vulnerability in Gwt involving Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation in Google Web Toolkit under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Gwt versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.5.1 across affected packages: com.google.gwt:gwt.
What version fixes CVE-2013-4204?
Upgrading to 2.5.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is gwt affected?
Yes, com.google.gwt:gwt is affected in releases prior to 2.5.1. Upgrade your dependency to 2.5.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2013-4204?
CVE-2013-4204 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-2013-4204?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.google.gwt'. 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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