CVE-2016-3092: Commons fileupload Commons-fileupload Vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2016-3092?

CVE-2016-3092 is a security vulnerability in Commons fileupload involving commons-fileupload under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.

Q: Which Commons fileupload versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 1.3.2 across affected packages: commons-fileupload:commons-fileupload.

Q: What version fixes CVE-2016-3092?

Upgrading to 1.3.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Q: Is commons-fileupload affected?

Yes, commons-fileupload:commons-fileupload is affected in releases prior to 1.3.2. Upgrade your dependency to 1.3.2 or later.

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-3092?

CVE-2016-3092 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Q: What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-3092?

CVE-2016-3092 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.).

Q: How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2016-3092?

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

HIGH

Advisory Identifier: GHSA-fvm3-cfvj-gxqq

CVSS 7.5

CWE-20

Published 2018-12-21

Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-3092 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) commons-fileupload vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Commons fileupload libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves commons-fileupload. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.3.2.

CVE-2016-3092 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-3092

GHSA Identifier GHSA-fvm3-cfvj-gxqq

Severity HIGH

CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5

CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation

Affected Product Commons fileupload

Package Ecosystem Maven

Published Date 2018-12-21

Last Updated 2021-07-19

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

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:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/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 None (C:N)

Integrity None (I:N)

Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2016-3092

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

commons-fileupload:commons-fileupload fixed: 1.3.2

<dependency>
    <groupId>commons-fileupload</groupId>
    <artifactId>commons-fileupload</artifactId>
    <version>1.3.2</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=commons-fileupload

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2016-3092, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=commons-fileupload

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Commons fileupload in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.3.2), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=commons-fileupload 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 Commons fileupload, 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 MultipartStream class in Apache Commons Fileupload before 1.3.2, as used in Apache Tomcat 7.x before 7.0.70, 8.x before 8.0.36, 8.5.x before 8.5.3, and 9.x before 9.0.0.M7 and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a long boundary string.

CVE-2016-3092 Affected Commons fileupload Versions

1 component(s)

Fixed Versions:

1.3.2

Product / Package	Ecosystem	Affected Versions	Fixed Version
commons-fileupload:commons-fileupload maven/commons-fileupload/commons-fileupload	Maven	< 1.3.2	1.3.2

References

NVD — CVE-2016-3092 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-3092

Commons fileupload Security Information SECURITY

https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2019-5072813.html

Commons fileupload Security Information SECURITY

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.html

Commons fileupload Security Information SECURITY

https://web.archive.org/web/20171111060434/http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039606

Commons fileupload Security Information SECURITY

https://web.archive.org/web/20171103224941/http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036900

Commons fileupload Security Information SECURITY

https://web.archive.org/web/20170317103106/http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037029

Commons fileupload Security Information SECURITY

https://web.archive.org/web/20160924080828/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91453

Commons fileupload Security Information SECURITY

https://web.archive.org/web/20160726114129/http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036427

Commons fileupload Security Information SECURITY

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190212-0001

Commons fileupload Security Information SECURITY

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202107-39

Commons fileupload Security Information SECURITY

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201705-09

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https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-fvm3-cfvj-gxqq

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00025.html

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http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1743722

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svn.apache.org/viewvc WEB

http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1743742

Commons fileupload Security Information SECURITY

http://tomcat.apache.org/security-7.html

Commons fileupload Security Information SECURITY

http://tomcat.apache.org/security-8.html

Commons fileupload Security Information SECURITY

http://tomcat.apache.org/security-9.html

Commons fileupload Security Information SECURITY

http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3609

Commons fileupload Security Information SECURITY

http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3611

Commons fileupload Security Information SECURITY

http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3614

Commons fileupload Security Information SECURITY

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2018-3678067.html

Commons fileupload Security Information SECURITY

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.html

Commons fileupload Security Information SECURITY

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html

Commons fileupload Security Information SECURITY

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.html

Commons fileupload Security Information SECURITY

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.html

www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-3024-1 WEB

http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3024-1

www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-3027-1 WEB

http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3027-1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3092?

CVE-2016-3092 is a security vulnerability in Commons fileupload involving commons-fileupload under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.

Which Commons fileupload versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 1.3.2 across affected packages: commons-fileupload:commons-fileupload.

What version fixes CVE-2016-3092?

Upgrading to 1.3.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Is commons-fileupload affected?

Yes, commons-fileupload:commons-fileupload is affected in releases prior to 1.3.2. Upgrade your dependency to 1.3.2 or later.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-3092?

CVE-2016-3092 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-3092?

CVE-2016-3092 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-2016-3092?

Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=commons-fileupload'. 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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CVSS V3

7.5 HIGH

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 None (I:N)

Availability High (A:H)

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Advisory Metadata

Source ID: GHSA-fvm3-cfvj-gxqq
Schema Version: 1.4.0
Published: 2018-12-21 17:47
Last Modified: 2021-07-19 15:57
Database Record File: advisories/github-reviewed/2018/12/GHSA-fvm3-cfvj-gxqq/GHSA-fvm3-cfvj-gxqq.json