Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.apache.activemq/apollo-project

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-wmhw-hpwh-44pg
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-3579 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) apache activemq apollo xxe vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference) affecting Apollo project libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache activemq apollo xxe vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.7.1.

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pkg:maven/org.apache.activemq/apollo-project

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Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/org.apache.activemq/apollo-project. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-wmhw-hpwh-44pg CVE-2014-3579 CRITICAL Apache ActiveMQ Apollo XXE Vulnerability

CVE-2014-3579 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-3579
GHSA Identifier GHSA-wmhw-hpwh-44pg
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Affected Product Apollo project
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
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-2014-3579

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Apollo project 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.apache.activemq:apollo-project fixed: 1.7.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.activemq</groupId>
    <artifactId>apollo-project</artifactId>
    <version>1.7.1</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.apache.activemq

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2014-3579, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.activemq

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Apollo project in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.7.1), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.activemq 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-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference, where the product processes an xml document that can contain xml entities with uris that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. In Apollo project, 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

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ Apollo 1.x before 1.7.1 allows remote consumers to have unspecified impact via vectors involving an XPath based selector when dequeuing XML messages.

CVE-2014-3579 Affected Apollo project Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.7.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.activemq:apollo-project
maven/org.apache.activemq/apollo-project
Maven
≥ 1.0.0
< 1.7.1
1.7.1

References

NVD — CVE-2014-3579 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-3579
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/activemq-apollo/commit/e5647554e6801a522c508a8eb457979a9af8c398
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100721
Apollo project Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/activemq-apollo
issues.apache.org/jira/browse/aplo-36... WEB
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/APLO-366
lists.apache.org/thread.html/a859563... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/a859563f05fbe7c31916b3178c2697165bd9bbf5a65d1cf62aef27d2@%3Ccommits.activemq.apache.org%3E
web.archive.org/web/20150213000202/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20150213000202/http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2015/q1/428
Apollo project Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20200228080433/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72508
Apollo project Security Information SECURITY
http://activemq.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2014-3579-announcement.txt

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-3579?
CVE-2014-3579 is a security vulnerability in Apollo project involving Apache ActiveMQ Apollo XXE Vulnerability under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference.
Which Apollo project versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.7.1 across affected packages: org.apache.activemq:apollo-project.
What version fixes CVE-2014-3579?
Upgrading to 1.7.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is apollo-project affected?
Yes, org.apache.activemq:apollo-project is affected in releases prior to 1.7.1. Upgrade your dependency to 1.7.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-3579?
CVE-2014-3579 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-3579?
CVE-2014-3579 is classified under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2014-3579?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.activemq'. 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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