CVE-2015-5253: Cxf rt rs security sso saml Improper Access Control Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-3336-h95j-hvvf
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CWE-284
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-5253 is a MODERATE improper access control vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting Cxf rt rs security sso saml libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves improper access control in apache cxf. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.7.18, 3.0.7, 3.1.3.

CVE-2015-5253 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-5253
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3336-h95j-hvvf
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-284: Improper Access Control
Affected Product Cxf rt rs security sso saml
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2015-5253

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Cxf rt rs security sso saml 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.cxf:cxf-rt-rs-security-sso-saml fixed: 2.7.18 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.cxf</groupId>
    <artifactId>cxf-rt-rs-security-sso-saml</artifactId>
    <version>2.7.18</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-rs-security-sso-saml fixed: 3.0.7 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.cxf</groupId>
    <artifactId>cxf-rt-rs-security-sso-saml</artifactId>
    <version>3.0.7</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-rs-security-sso-saml fixed: 3.1.3 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.cxf</groupId>
    <artifactId>cxf-rt-rs-security-sso-saml</artifactId>
    <version>3.1.3</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.cxf

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2015-5253, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Cxf rt rs security sso saml in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.7.18), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.cxf 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-284: Improper Access Control, where the product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. In Cxf rt rs security sso saml, 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 SAML Web SSO module in Apache CXF before 2.7.18, 3.0.x before 3.0.7, and 3.1.x before 3.1.3 allows remote authenticated users to bypass authentication via a crafted SAML response with a valid signed assertion, related to a "wrapping attack."

CVE-2015-5253 Affected Cxf rt rs security sso saml Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.7.183.0.73.1.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-rs-security-sso-saml
maven/org.apache.cxf/cxf-rt-rs-security-sso-saml
Maven
< 2.7.18
2.7.18
org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-rs-security-sso-saml
maven/org.apache.cxf/cxf-rt-rs-security-sso-saml
Maven
≥ 3.0.0
< 3.0.7
3.0.7
org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-rs-security-sso-saml
maven/org.apache.cxf/cxf-rt-rs-security-sso-saml
Maven
≥ 3.1.0
< 3.1.3
3.1.3

References

NVD — CVE-2015-5253 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-5253
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/cxf/commit/02245c656941f28b6b2be5e461e6db04a70d2436
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/cxf/commit/1c2a53080004d6ce275f2e70f46a0098d4140787
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/cxf/commit/845eccb6484b43ba02875c71e824db23ae4f20c0
git-wip-us.apache.org/repos/asf WEB
https://git-wip-us.apache.org/repos/asf?p=cxf.git;a=commitdiff;h=845eccb6484b43ba02875c71e824db23ae4f20c0
Cxf rt rs security sso saml Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/cxf
lists.apache.org/thread.html/r36e44f... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r36e44ffc1a9b365327df62cdfaabe85b9a5637de102cea07d79b2dbf@%3Ccommits.cxf.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/rc77427... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rc774278135816e7afc943dc9fc78eb0764f2c84a2b96470a0187315c@%3Ccommits.cxf.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/rd49aab... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rd49aabd984ed540c8ff7916d4d79405f3fa311d2fdbcf9ed307839a6@%3Ccommits.cxf.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/rec7160... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rec7160382badd3ef4ad017a22f64a266c7188b9ba71394f0d321e2d4@%3Ccommits.cxf.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/rfb87e0... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rfb87e0bf3995e7d560afeed750fac9329ff5f1ad49da365129b7f89e@%3Ccommits.cxf.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/rff42cf... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rff42cfa5e7d75b7c1af0e37589140a8f1999e578a75738740b244bd4@%3Ccommits.cxf.apache.org%3E
Cxf rt rs security sso saml Security Information SECURITY
http://cxf.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2015-5253.txt.asc
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2016-03... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0321.html
Cxf rt rs security sso saml Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/11/14/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5253?
CVE-2015-5253 is a security vulnerability in Cxf rt rs security sso saml involving Improper Access Control in Apache CXF under CWE-284: Improper Access Control.
Which Cxf rt rs security sso saml versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.7.18, 3.0.7, 3.1.3 across affected packages: org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-rs-security-sso-saml.
What version fixes CVE-2015-5253?
Upgrading to 2.7.18, 3.0.7, 3.1.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is cxf-rt-rs-security-sso-saml affected?
Yes, org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-rs-security-sso-saml is affected in releases prior to 2.7.18, 3.0.7, 3.1.3. Upgrade your dependency to 2.7.18, 3.0.7, 3.1.3 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-5253?
CVE-2015-5253 is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control (The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2015-5253?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.cxf'. 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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