CVE-2014-8152: Xmlsec Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-w7cq-j9p9-hm3m
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-20
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-8152 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) improper input validation vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Xmlsec libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves improper input validation in apache santuario xml security. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.0.3.

CVE-2014-8152 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-8152
GHSA Identifier GHSA-w7cq-j9p9-hm3m
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Xmlsec
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2014-8152

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Xmlsec 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.santuario:xmlsec fixed: 2.0.3 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.santuario</groupId>
    <artifactId>xmlsec</artifactId>
    <version>2.0.3</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.santuario

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2014-8152, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Xmlsec in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.0.3), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.santuario 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-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. In Xmlsec, 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

Apache Santuario XML Security for Java 2.0.x before 2.0.3 allows remote attackers to bypass the streaming XML signature protection mechanism via a crafted XML document.

CVE-2014-8152 Affected Xmlsec Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.0.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.santuario:xmlsec
maven/org.apache.santuario/xmlsec
Maven
≥ 2.0.0
< 2.0.3
2.0.3

References

NVD — CVE-2014-8152 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-8152
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/santuario-java/commit/55857fd4cdfdb1af4069170ecdac448c078f544e
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/999... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99993
Xmlsec Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/santuario-java
lists.apache.org/thread.html/680e693... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/680e6938b6412e26d5446054fd31de2011d33af11786b989127d1cc3@%3Ccommits.santuario.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/r1c07a5... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r1c07a561426ec5579073046ad7f4207cdcef452bb3100abaf908e0cd@%3Ccommits.santuario.apache.org%3E
svn.apache.org/viewvc WEB
https://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1634334
santuario.apache.org/secadv.data/cve-201... WEB
http://santuario.apache.org/secadv.data/CVE-2014-8152.txt.asc
seclists.org/oss-sec/2015/q1/181 WEB
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2015/q1/181

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8152?
CVE-2014-8152 is a security vulnerability in Xmlsec involving Improper Input Validation in Apache Santuario XML Security under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Xmlsec versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.0.3 across affected packages: org.apache.santuario:xmlsec.
What version fixes CVE-2014-8152?
Upgrading to 2.0.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is xmlsec affected?
Yes, org.apache.santuario:xmlsec is affected in releases prior to 2.0.3. Upgrade your dependency to 2.0.3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-8152?
CVE-2014-8152 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-8152?
CVE-2014-8152 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2014-8152?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.santuario'. 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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