CVE-2014-8677: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-r3rc-xgjr-hc9q
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-94
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-8677 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2014-8677 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-8677
GHSA Identifier GHSA-r3rc-xgjr-hc9q
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product Software
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:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2014-8677

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

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

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2014-8677, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

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

Note: The mvn dependency:tree 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-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. In Software, 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 installation process for SOPlanning 1.32 and earlier allows remote authenticated users with a prepared database, and access to an existing database with a crafted name, or permissions to create arbitrary databases, or if PHP before 5.2 is being used, the configuration database is down, and smarty/templates_c is not writable to execute arbitrary php code via a crafted database name.

References

NVD — CVE-2014-8677 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-8677
www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37604 WEB
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37604
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132654/Simple-Online-Planning-Tool-1.3.2-XSS-SQL-Injection-Traversal.html
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015... WEB
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Jul/44
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75726

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8677?
CVE-2014-8677 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2014-8677?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-8677?
CVE-2014-8677 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-8677?
CVE-2014-8677 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2014-8677?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. 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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