CVE-2014-1904: Spring Framework Improper Neutralization Of Input During Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-ff7p-jqjm-v66h
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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-1904 is a MODERATE improper neutralization of input during vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Spring Framework libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation in spring framework. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.2.8.RELEASE, 4.0.2.RELEASE.

CVE-2014-1904 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-1904
GHSA Identifier GHSA-ff7p-jqjm-v66h
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 Spring Framework
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2014-1904

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Spring Framework 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.springframework:spring-webmvc fixed: 3.2.8.RELEASE 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-webmvc</artifactId>
    <version>3.2.8.RELEASE</version>
</dependency>
org.springframework:spring-webmvc fixed: 4.0.2.RELEASE 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-webmvc</artifactId>
    <version>4.0.2.RELEASE</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.springframework

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2014-1904, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Spring Framework in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.2.8.RELEASE), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework 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 Spring Framework, 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 scripting (XSS) vulnerability in web/servlet/tags/form/FormTag.java in Spring MVC in Spring Framework 3.0.0 before 3.2.8 and 4.0.0 before 4.0.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the requested URI in a default action.

CVE-2014-1904 Affected Spring Framework Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.2.8.RELEASE4.0.2.RELEASE
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.springframework:spring-webmvc
maven/org.springframework/spring-webmvc
Maven
≥ 3.0.0
< 3.2.8.RELEASE
3.2.8.RELEASE
org.springframework:spring-webmvc
maven/org.springframework/spring-webmvc
Maven
≥ 4.0.0
< 4.0.2.RELEASE
4.0.2.RELEASE

References

NVD — CVE-2014-1904 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-1904
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-framework/commit/741b4b229ae032bd17175b46f98673ce0bd2d485
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-framework/commit/75e08695a04980dbceae6789364717e9d8764d58#diff-5c29d6685335045274d9908c5cd45e45
Spring Framework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-framework
jira.springsource.org/browse/spr-11426 WEB
https://jira.springsource.org/browse/SPR-11426
docs.spring.io/spring/docs/3.2.8.r... WEB
http://docs.spring.io/spring/docs/3.2.8.RELEASE/changelog.txt
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2014-04... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0400.html
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014... WEB
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Mar/101
secunia.com/advisories/57915 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/57915

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-1904?
CVE-2014-1904 is a security vulnerability in Spring Framework involving Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation in Spring Framework under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Spring Framework versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.2.8.RELEASE, 4.0.2.RELEASE across affected packages: org.springframework:spring-webmvc.
What version fixes CVE-2014-1904?
Upgrading to 3.2.8.RELEASE, 4.0.2.RELEASE (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is spring-webmvc affected?
Yes, org.springframework:spring-webmvc is affected in releases prior to 3.2.8.RELEASE, 4.0.2.RELEASE. Upgrade your dependency to 3.2.8.RELEASE, 4.0.2.RELEASE or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-1904?
CVE-2014-1904 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-2014-1904?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework'. 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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