CVE-2013-4390: Org.apache.sling.auth.core Apache Sling Auth Core Bundle Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-j7f2-cqvq-5jcf
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CVSS 4.7
CWE-601
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2013-4390 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.7) apache sling auth core bundle vulnerability (CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')) affecting Org.apache.sling.auth.core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache sling auth core bundle vulnerable to open redirection. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.1.4.

CVE-2013-4390 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2013-4390
GHSA Identifier GHSA-j7f2-cqvq-5jcf
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.7
CWE Classification CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')
Affected Product Org.apache.sling.auth.core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.7

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2013-4390

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Org.apache.sling.auth.core 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.sling:org.apache.sling.auth.core fixed: 1.1.4 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.sling</groupId>
    <artifactId>org.apache.sling.auth.core</artifactId>
    <version>1.1.4</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.sling

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2013-4390, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Org.apache.sling.auth.core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.1.4), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.sling 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-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect'), where the web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect. In Org.apache.sling.auth.core, 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

Open redirect vulnerability in the AbstractAuthenticationFormServlet in the Auth Core (org.apache.sling.auth.core) bundle before 1.1.4 in Apache Sling allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the resource parameter, related to "a custom login form and XSS."

CVE-2013-4390 Affected Org.apache.sling.auth.core Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.1.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.sling:org.apache.sling.auth.core
maven/org.apache.sling/org.apache.sling.auth.core
Maven
< 1.1.4
1.1.4

References

NVD — CVE-2013-4390 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-4390
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/sling-org-apache-sling-auth-core/commit/d1cd9aaa3432d577b65c50b3fbdc36d5d667ca46
Org.apache.sling.auth.core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/sling-org-apache-sling-auth-core
issues.apache.org/jira/browse/sling-3... WEB
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/SLING-3141
mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/sling-dev/... WEB
http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/sling-dev/201310.mbox/%3CCAKkCf4qdFxEW9NXBJoMsrBama8LFNyir%2B61A0Vfzp4njEpeU%3Dw%40mail.gmail.com%3E
secunia.com/advisories/55249 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/55249
Org.apache.sling.auth.core Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/63241

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-4390?
CVE-2013-4390 is a security vulnerability in Org.apache.sling.auth.core involving Apache Sling Auth Core bundle vulnerable to Open Redirection under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect').
Which Org.apache.sling.auth.core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.1.4 across affected packages: org.apache.sling:org.apache.sling.auth.core.
What version fixes CVE-2013-4390?
Upgrading to 1.1.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is org.apache.sling.auth.core affected?
Yes, org.apache.sling:org.apache.sling.auth.core is affected in releases prior to 1.1.4. Upgrade your dependency to 1.1.4 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-4390?
CVE-2013-4390 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.7 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2013-4390?
CVE-2013-4390 is classified under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') (The web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2013-4390?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.sling'. 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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