Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/de.ipb-halle/molecularfaces

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-2pwh-52h7-7j84
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-0758 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Molecularfaces libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves javascript execution via malicious molfiles (xss). Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.3.0.

2 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:maven/de.ipb-halle/molecularfaces

2 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/de.ipb-halle/molecularfaces. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-2pwh-52h7-7j84 CVE-2024-0758 MODERATE JavaScript execution via malicious molfiles (XSS)
GHSA-wc6f-qjxc-622v - MODERATE Duplicate Advisory: JavaScript execution via malicious molfiles (XSS)

CVE-2024-0758 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-0758
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2pwh-52h7-7j84
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 Molecularfaces
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-2024-0758

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

de.ipb-halle:molecularfaces fixed: 0.3.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>de.ipb-halle</groupId>
    <artifactId>molecularfaces</artifactId>
    <version>0.3.0</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=de.ipb-halle

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2024-0758, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=de.ipb-halle

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Molecularfaces in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.3.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=de.ipb-halle 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 Molecularfaces, 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

### Impact The viewer plugin implementation of `<mol:molecule>` renders molfile data directly inside a `<script>` tag without any escaping. Arbitrary JavaScript code can thus be executed in the client browser via crafted molfiles. ### Patches Patched in v0.3.0: Molfile data is now rendered as value of a hidden `<input>` tag and escaped via JSF's mechanisms. ### Workarounds No workaround available.

CVE-2024-0758 Affected Molecularfaces Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.3.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
de.ipb-halle:molecularfaces
maven/de.ipb-halle/molecularfaces
Maven
< 0.3.0
0.3.0

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/ipb-halle/MolecularFaces/security/advisories/GHSA-2pwh-52h7-7j84
NVD — CVE-2024-0758 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-0758
Molecularfaces Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ipb-halle/MolecularFaces
vulncheck.com/advisories/vc-advis... WEB
https://vulncheck.com/advisories/vc-advisory-GHSA-2pwh-52h7-7j84

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-0758?
CVE-2024-0758 is a security vulnerability in Molecularfaces involving JavaScript execution via malicious molfiles (XSS) under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Molecularfaces versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.3.0 across affected packages: de.ipb-halle:molecularfaces.
What version fixes CVE-2024-0758?
Upgrading to 0.3.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is molecularfaces affected?
Yes, de.ipb-halle:molecularfaces is affected in releases prior to 0.3.0. Upgrade your dependency to 0.3.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-0758?
CVE-2024-0758 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-2024-0758?
CVE-2024-0758 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-2024-0758?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=de.ipb-halle'. 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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