CVE-2016-11023: Odata4j core SQL Injection Vulnerability

CRITICAL

Advisory Identifier: GHSA-2382-qx5h-rvqh

CVSS 9.8

Published 2021-05-07

Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-11023 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) sql injection vulnerability (CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')) affecting Odata4j core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves sql injection in odata4j. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2016-11023 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-11023

GHSA Identifier GHSA-2382-qx5h-rvqh

Severity CRITICAL

CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8

CWE Classification CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

Affected Product Odata4j core

Package Ecosystem Maven

Published Date 2021-05-07

Last Updated 2022-11-17

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

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:H/I:H/A:H).

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 High (C:H)

Integrity High (I:H)

Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2016-11023

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Odata4j core 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.odata4j:odata4j-core fixed: Latest secure release

<dependency>
    <groupId>org.odata4j</groupId>
    <artifactId>odata4j-core</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>

org.odata4j:odata4j-dist fixed: Latest secure release

<dependency>
    <groupId>org.odata4j</groupId>
    <artifactId>odata4j-dist</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>

org.odata4j:odata4j-parent fixed: Latest secure release

<dependency>
    <groupId>org.odata4j</groupId>
    <artifactId>odata4j-parent</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure 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.odata4j

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2016-11023, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.odata4j

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Odata4j core 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 -Dincludes=org.odata4j 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-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an sql command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended sql command when it is sent to a downstream component. without sufficient removal or quoting of sql syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated sql query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as sql instead of ordinary user data. In Odata4j core, 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

odata4j 0.7.0 allows ExecuteCountQueryCommand.java SQL injection. NOTE, this product is apparently discontinued.

CVE-2016-11023 Affected Odata4j core Versions

3 component(s)

Product / Package	Ecosystem	Affected Versions
org.odata4j:odata4j-core maven/org.odata4j/odata4j-core	Maven	≤ 0.7.0
org.odata4j:odata4j-dist maven/org.odata4j/odata4j-dist	Maven	≤ 0.7.0
org.odata4j:odata4j-parent maven/org.odata4j/odata4j-parent	Maven	≤ 0.7.0

References

NVD — CVE-2016-11023 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-11023

groups.google.com/d/msg/odata4j-discu... WEB

https://groups.google.com/d/msg/odata4j-discuss/_lBwwXP30g0/Av6zkZMdBwAJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-11023?

CVE-2016-11023 is a security vulnerability in Odata4j core involving SQL Injection in odata4j under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection').

Which Odata4j core versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: org.odata4j:odata4j-core, org.odata4j:odata4j-dist, org.odata4j:odata4j-parent.

What version fixes CVE-2016-11023?

Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Is odata4j-core affected?

Yes, org.odata4j:odata4j-core is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.

Is odata4j-dist affected?

Yes, org.odata4j:odata4j-dist is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-11023?

CVE-2016-11023 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-11023?

CVE-2016-11023 is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.).

How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2016-11023?

Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.odata4j'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.

Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema

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CVSS V3

9.8 CRITICAL