CVE-2018-11087: Spring Framework Amqp-client And Org.springframework.amqp:spring-amqp Vulnerability
MODERATECVE-2018-11087 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.9) amqp-client and org.springframework.amqp:spring-amqp vulnerability (CWE-295: Improper Certificate Validation) affecting Spring Framework libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves amqp-client and org.springframework.amqp:spring-amqp. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.0.6, 1.7.10, 4.8.0, 5.4.0.
CVE-2018-11087 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 5.9
The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).
How to Fix CVE-2018-11087
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Spring Framework dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
<dependency>
<groupId>org.springframework.amqp</groupId>
<artifactId>spring-amqp</artifactId>
<version>2.0.6</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>org.springframework.amqp</groupId>
<artifactId>spring-amqp</artifactId>
<version>1.7.10</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>com.rabbitmq</groupId>
<artifactId>amqp-client</artifactId>
<version>4.8.0</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>com.rabbitmq</groupId>
<artifactId>amqp-client</artifactId>
<version>5.4.0</version>
</dependency>Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework.amqpHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2018-11087, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework.amqpAnalyze the terminal output to locate any version of Spring Framework in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.0.6), your application is affected.
Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework.amqp 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-295: Improper Certificate Validation, where the product does not validate, or incorrectly validates, a certificate. In Spring Framework, 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
CVE-2018-11087 Affected Spring Framework Versions
4 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
org.springframework.amqp:spring-amqp
|
Maven |
≥ 2.0.0
< 2.0.6
|
2.0.6
|
|
org.springframework.amqp:spring-amqp
|
Maven |
< 1.7.10
|
1.7.10
|
|
com.rabbitmq:amqp-client
|
Maven |
< 4.8.0
|
4.8.0
|
|
com.rabbitmq:amqp-client
|
Maven |
≥ 5.0.0
< 5.4.0
|
5.4.0
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
{
"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-w4g2-9hj6-5472",
"modified" : "2021-09-20T22:35:57Z",
"published" : "2018-10-18T18:06:08Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2018-11087" ],
"summary" : "Moderate severity vulnerability that affects com.rabbitmq:amqp-client and org.springframework.amqp:spring-amqp",
"details" : "Pivotal Spring AMQP, 1.x versions prior to 1.7.10 and 2.x versions prior to 2.0.6, expose a man-in-the-middle vulnerability due to lack of hostname validation. A malicious user that has the ability to intercept traffic would be able to view data in transit.",
"severity" : [ {
"type" : "CVSS_V3",
"score" : "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N"
} ],
"affected" : [ {
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"ecosystem" : "Maven",
"name" : "org.springframework.amqp:spring-amqp"
},
"ranges" : [ {
"type" : "ECOSYSTEM",
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"introduced" : "2.0.0"
}, {
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} ]
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"name" : "org.springframework.amqp:spring-amqp"
},
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}, {
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} ]
} ]
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"name" : "com.rabbitmq:amqp-client"
},
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}, {
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} ]
} ]
}, {
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},
"ranges" : [ {
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"introduced" : "5.0.0"
}, {
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} ]
} ]
} ],
"references" : [ {
"type" : "ADVISORY",
"url" : "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-11087"
}, {
"type" : "ADVISORY",
"url" : "https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-w4g2-9hj6-5472"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://pivotal.io/security/cve-2018-11087"
} ],
"database_specific" : {
"cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-295" ],
"severity" : "MODERATE",
"github_reviewed" : true,
"github_reviewed_at" : "2020-06-16T21:59:27Z",
"nvd_published_at" : null
}
}