CVE-2017-15911: Parent Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-v3h2-4j2r-wqj8
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CVSS 4.8
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-15911 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.8) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Parent libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves ignite realtime openfire server has cross-site scripting vulnerability in admin console. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.1.7.

CVE-2017-15911 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-15911
GHSA Identifier GHSA-v3h2-4j2r-wqj8
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.8
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Parent
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2017-15911

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Parent 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.igniterealtime.openfire:parent fixed: 4.1.7 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.igniterealtime.openfire</groupId>
    <artifactId>parent</artifactId>
    <version>4.1.7</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.igniterealtime.openfire

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2017-15911, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.igniterealtime.openfire

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Parent in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.1.7), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.igniterealtime.openfire 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-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Parent, 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 Admin Console in Ignite Realtime Openfire Server before 4.1.7 allows arbitrary client-side JavaScript code execution on victims who click a crafted setup/setup-host-settings.jsp?domain= link, aka XSS. Session ID and data theft may follow as well as the possibility of bypassing CSRF protections, injection of iframes to establish communication channels, etc. The vulnerability is present after login into the application.

CVE-2017-15911 Affected Parent Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.1.7
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.igniterealtime.openfire:parent
maven/org.igniterealtime.openfire/parent
Maven
< 4.1.7
4.1.7

References

NVD — CVE-2017-15911 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-15911
becomepentester.blogspot.ae/2017/10/cross-site-... WEB
https://becomepentester.blogspot.ae/2017/10/Cross-Site-Scripting-Openfire-4.1.6-CVE-2017-15911.html
issues.igniterealtime.org/browse/of-1417 WEB
https://issues.igniterealtime.org/browse/OF-1417

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15911?
CVE-2017-15911 is a security vulnerability in Parent involving Ignite Realtime Openfire Server has Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in admin console under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Parent versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.1.7 across affected packages: org.igniterealtime.openfire:parent.
What version fixes CVE-2017-15911?
Upgrading to 4.1.7 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is parent affected?
Yes, org.igniterealtime.openfire:parent is affected in releases prior to 4.1.7. Upgrade your dependency to 4.1.7 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-15911?
CVE-2017-15911 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.8 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-15911?
CVE-2017-15911 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2017-15911?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.igniterealtime.openfire'. 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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