Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.apache.ambari.contrib.views/wfmanager

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-qrp9-23p7-g5mf
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-50380 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) apache ambari xml external entity vulnerability (CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference) affecting Wfmanager libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache ambari xml external entity injection. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.7.8.

1 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:maven/org.apache.ambari.contrib.views/wfmanager

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/org.apache.ambari.contrib.views/wfmanager. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-qrp9-23p7-g5mf CVE-2023-50380 MODERATE Apache Ambari XML External Entity injection

CVE-2023-50380 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-50380
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qrp9-23p7-g5mf
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Affected Product Wfmanager
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2023-50380

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Wfmanager 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.ambari.contrib.views:wfmanager fixed: 2.7.8 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.ambari.contrib.views</groupId>
    <artifactId>wfmanager</artifactId>
    <version>2.7.8</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.ambari.contrib.views

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2023-50380, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.ambari.contrib.views

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Wfmanager in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.7.8), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.ambari.contrib.views 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 Wfmanager, 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 injection in Apache Ambari versions <= 2.7.7, Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.7.8, which fixes this issue. More Details: Oozie Workflow Scheduler had a vulnerability that allowed for root-level file reading and privilege escalation from low-privilege users. The vulnerability was caused through lack of proper user input validation. This vulnerability is known as an XML External Entity (XXE) injection attack. Attackers can exploit XXE vulnerabilities to read arbitrary files on the server, including sensitive system files. In theory, it might be possible to use this to escalate privileges.

CVE-2023-50380 Affected Wfmanager Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.7.8
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.ambari.contrib.views:wfmanager
maven/org.apache.ambari.contrib.views/wfmanager
Maven
≥ 2.7.0
< 2.7.8
2.7.8

References

NVD — CVE-2023-50380 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-50380
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/ambari/commit/d9652e4611ea36208d5f748028b3a9cd980e6edb
Wfmanager Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/ambari
lists.apache.org/thread/qrt7mq7v7zyr... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/qrt7mq7v7zyrh1qsh1gkg1m7clysvy32
Wfmanager Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/27/6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-50380?
CVE-2023-50380 is a security vulnerability in Wfmanager involving Apache Ambari XML External Entity injection under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference.
Which Wfmanager versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.7.8 across affected packages: org.apache.ambari.contrib.views:wfmanager.
What version fixes CVE-2023-50380?
Upgrading to 2.7.8 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is wfmanager affected?
Yes, org.apache.ambari.contrib.views:wfmanager is affected in releases prior to 2.7.8. Upgrade your dependency to 2.7.8 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-50380?
CVE-2023-50380 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-50380?
CVE-2023-50380 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-2023-50380?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.ambari.contrib.views'. 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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