CVE-2019-10248: Org.eclipse.vorto.core Eclipse Vorto Resolved Maven Build Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-fg2q-v428-2gph
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CVSS 8.1
CWE-669 CWE-829 CWE-494
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2019-10248 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.1) eclipse vorto resolved maven build vulnerability (CWE-669: Incorrect Resource Transfer Between Spheres) affecting Org.eclipse.vorto.core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves eclipse vorto resolved maven build artifacts for the xtext project over http instead of https. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.11.0.

CVE-2019-10248 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2019-10248
GHSA Identifier GHSA-fg2q-v428-2gph
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.1
CWE Classification CWE-669: Incorrect Resource Transfer Between Spheres
Affected Product Org.eclipse.vorto.core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.1

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:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
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-2019-10248

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Org.eclipse.vorto.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.eclipse.vorto:org.eclipse.vorto.core fixed: 0.11.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.eclipse.vorto</groupId>
    <artifactId>org.eclipse.vorto.core</artifactId>
    <version>0.11.0</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.eclipse.vorto

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2019-10248, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.eclipse.vorto

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Org.eclipse.vorto.core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.11.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.eclipse.vorto 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-669: Incorrect Resource Transfer Between Spheres, where the product does not properly transfer a resource/behavior to another sphere, or improperly imports a resource/behavior from another sphere, in a manner that provides unintended control over that resource. In Org.eclipse.vorto.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

Eclipse Vorto versions prior to 0.11 resolved Maven build artifacts for the Xtext project over HTTP instead of HTTPS. Any of these dependent artifacts could have been maliciously compromised by a MITM attack. Hence produced build artifacts of Vorto might be infected.

CVE-2019-10248 Affected Org.eclipse.vorto.core Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.11.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.eclipse.vorto:org.eclipse.vorto.core
maven/org.eclipse.vorto/org.eclipse.vorto.core
Maven
< 0.11.0
0.11.0

References

NVD — CVE-2019-10248 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-10248
bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=546622
Org.eclipse.vorto.core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/eclipse/vorto

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-10248?
CVE-2019-10248 is a security vulnerability in Org.eclipse.vorto.core involving Eclipse Vorto resolved Maven build artifacts for the Xtext project over HTTP instead of HTTPS under CWE-669: Incorrect Resource Transfer Between Spheres.
Which Org.eclipse.vorto.core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.11.0 across affected packages: org.eclipse.vorto:org.eclipse.vorto.core.
What version fixes CVE-2019-10248?
Upgrading to 0.11.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is org.eclipse.vorto.core affected?
Yes, org.eclipse.vorto:org.eclipse.vorto.core is affected in releases prior to 0.11.0. Upgrade your dependency to 0.11.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-10248?
CVE-2019-10248 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2019-10248?
CVE-2019-10248 is classified under CWE-669: Incorrect Resource Transfer Between Spheres (The product does not properly transfer a resource/behavior to another sphere, or improperly imports a resource/behavior from another sphere, in a manner that provides unintended control over that resource.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2019-10248?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.eclipse.vorto'. 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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