CVE-2014-0168: Jolokia core Cross-Site Request Forgery Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-fjhw-8222-g2hg
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CWE-352
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-0168 is a MODERATE cross-site request forgery vulnerability (CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)) affecting Jolokia core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves cross-site request forgery in jolokia. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.2.1.

CVE-2014-0168 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-0168
GHSA Identifier GHSA-fjhw-8222-g2hg
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Affected Product Jolokia core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2014-0168

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Jolokia 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.jolokia:jolokia-core fixed: 1.2.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jolokia</groupId>
    <artifactId>jolokia-core</artifactId>
    <version>1.2.1</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=org.jolokia

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2014-0168, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jolokia

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Jolokia core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.2.1), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jolokia 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-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), where the web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor. In Jolokia 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

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Jolokia before 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of users for requests that execute MBeans methods via a crafted web page.

CVE-2014-0168 Affected Jolokia core Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.2.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jolokia:jolokia-core
maven/org.jolokia/jolokia-core
Maven
< 1.2.1
1.2.1

References

NVD — CVE-2014-0168 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-0168
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/rhuss/jolokia/commit/2d9b168cfbbf5a6d16fa6e8a5b34503e3dc42364
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2014-13... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1351.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0168?
CVE-2014-0168 is a security vulnerability in Jolokia core involving Cross-Site Request Forgery in Jolokia under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF).
Which Jolokia core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.2.1 across affected packages: org.jolokia:jolokia-core.
What version fixes CVE-2014-0168?
Upgrading to 1.2.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is jolokia-core affected?
Yes, org.jolokia:jolokia-core is affected in releases prior to 1.2.1. Upgrade your dependency to 1.2.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-0168?
CVE-2014-0168 is classified under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) (The web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2014-0168?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jolokia'. 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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