CVE-2021-1129: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-36mf-q7m2-w6vp
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CWE-201
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2021-1129 is a MODERATE security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-201: Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the code transmits data to another actor, but a portion of the data includes sensitive information that should not be accessible to that actor.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2021-1129 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2021-1129
GHSA Identifier GHSA-36mf-q7m2-w6vp
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-201: Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2021-1129

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

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

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2021-1129, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

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

Note: The mvn dependency:tree 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-201: Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data, where the code transmits data to another actor, but a portion of the data includes sensitive information that should not be accessible to that actor. In Software, 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

A vulnerability in the authentication for the general purpose APIs implementation of Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA), Cisco Content Security Management Appliance (SMA), and Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to access general system information and certain configuration information from an affected device. The vulnerability exists because a secure authentication token is not required when authenticating to the general purpose API. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request for information to the general purpose API on an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain system and configuration information from the affected device, resulting in an unauthorized information disclosure.

References

NVD — CVE-2021-1129 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-1129
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-esa-wsa-sma-info-RHp44vAC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-1129?
CVE-2021-1129 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-201: Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2021-1129?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2021-1129?
CVE-2021-1129 is classified under CWE-201: Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data (The code transmits data to another actor, but a portion of the data includes sensitive information that should not be accessible to that actor.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2021-1129?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. 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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