CVE-2016-7043: Kie server common Password Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-pjw3-c74j-m9fj
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-260
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-7043 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) password vulnerability (CWE-260: Password in Configuration File) affecting Kie server common libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves password in config file in kie server. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 7.21.0.Final.

CVE-2016-7043 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-7043
GHSA Identifier GHSA-pjw3-c74j-m9fj
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-260: Password in Configuration File
Affected Product Kie server common
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

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: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-2016-7043

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Kie server common 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.kie.server:kie-server-common fixed: 7.21.0.Final 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.kie.server</groupId>
    <artifactId>kie-server-common</artifactId>
    <version>7.21.0.Final</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.kie.server

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2016-7043, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.kie.server

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Kie server common in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 7.21.0.Final), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.kie.server 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-260: Password in Configuration File, where the product stores a password in a configuration file that might be accessible to actors who do not know the password. In Kie server common, 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

It has been reported that KIE server and Busitess Central before version 7.21.0.Final contain username and password as plaintext Java properties. Any app deployed on the same server would have access to these properties, thus granting access to ther services.

CVE-2016-7043 Affected Kie server common Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
7.21.0.Final
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.kie.server:kie-server-common
maven/org.kie.server/kie-server-common
Maven
< 7.21.0.Final
7.21.0.Final

References

NVD — CVE-2016-7043 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-7043
Kie server common Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/kiegroup/droolsjbpm-integration/pull/1273
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-7043

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7043?
CVE-2016-7043 is a security vulnerability in Kie server common involving Password in config file in KIE server under CWE-260: Password in Configuration File.
Which Kie server common versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 7.21.0.Final across affected packages: org.kie.server:kie-server-common.
What version fixes CVE-2016-7043?
Upgrading to 7.21.0.Final (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is kie-server-common affected?
Yes, org.kie.server:kie-server-common is affected in releases prior to 7.21.0.Final. Upgrade your dependency to 7.21.0.Final or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-7043?
CVE-2016-7043 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-7043?
CVE-2016-7043 is classified under CWE-260: Password in Configuration File (The product stores a password in a configuration file that might be accessible to actors who do not know the password.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2016-7043?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.kie.server'. 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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