CVE-2014-3709: Keycloak services JBoss Keycloak CSRF Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-xr6q-qqx7-553g
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-352
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-3709 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) jboss keycloak csrf vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)) affecting Keycloak services libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jboss keycloak csrf vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.0.3.Final.

CVE-2014-3709 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-3709
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xr6q-qqx7-553g
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Affected Product Keycloak services
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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

How to Fix CVE-2014-3709

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Keycloak services 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.keycloak:keycloak-services fixed: 1.0.3.Final 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.keycloak</groupId>
    <artifactId>keycloak-services</artifactId>
    <version>1.0.3.Final</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.keycloak

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2014-3709, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.keycloak

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Keycloak services in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.0.3.Final), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.keycloak 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 Keycloak services, 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

The `org.keycloak.services.resources.SocialResource.callback` method in JBoss KeyCloak before 1.0.3.Final allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks by leveraging lack of CSRF protection.

CVE-2014-3709 Affected Keycloak services Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.0.3.Final
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.keycloak:keycloak-services
maven/org.keycloak/keycloak-services
Maven
< 1.0.3.Final
1.0.3.Final

References

NVD — CVE-2014-3709 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-3709
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/keycloak/keycloak/commit/bb132e1aa0b3b3a123883d0b8d0b788337df956d
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1154971
issues.jboss.org/browse/keycloak-765 WEB
https://issues.jboss.org/browse/KEYCLOAK-765
Keycloak services Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20200227141715/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101508

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-3709?
CVE-2014-3709 is a security vulnerability in Keycloak services involving JBoss Keycloak CSRF Vulnerability under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF).
Which Keycloak services versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.0.3.Final across affected packages: org.keycloak:keycloak-services.
What version fixes CVE-2014-3709?
Upgrading to 1.0.3.Final (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is keycloak-services affected?
Yes, org.keycloak:keycloak-services is affected in releases prior to 1.0.3.Final. Upgrade your dependency to 1.0.3.Final or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-3709?
CVE-2014-3709 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-3709?
CVE-2014-3709 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-2014-3709?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.keycloak'. 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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