CVE-2023-40809: Opencrx core models Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-mfp5-vh58-3j3r
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-40809 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Opencrx core models libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves cross-site scripting in opencrx. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2023-40809 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-40809
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mfp5-vh58-3j3r
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.1
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Opencrx core models
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.1

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
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-2023-40809

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Opencrx core models 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.opencrx:opencrx-core-models fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.opencrx</groupId>
    <artifactId>opencrx-core-models</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</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.opencrx

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2023-40809, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.opencrx

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Opencrx core models 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 -Dincludes=org.opencrx 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 Opencrx core models, 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

OpenCRX version 5.2.0 is vulnerable to HTML injection via the Activity Search Criteria-Activity Number.

CVE-2023-40809 Affected Opencrx core models Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.opencrx:opencrx-core-models
maven/org.opencrx/opencrx-core-models
Maven
≤ 5.2.0

References

NVD — CVE-2023-40809 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-40809
www.esecforte.com/cve-2023-40809-html... WEB
https://www.esecforte.com/cve-2023-40809-html-injection-search

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40809?
CVE-2023-40809 is a security vulnerability in Opencrx core models involving Cross-site Scripting in OpenCRX under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Opencrx core models versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: org.opencrx:opencrx-core-models.
What version fixes CVE-2023-40809?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is opencrx-core-models affected?
Yes, org.opencrx:opencrx-core-models is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-40809?
CVE-2023-40809 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-40809?
CVE-2023-40809 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-2023-40809?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.opencrx'. 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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