Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.apache.cxf.fediz/fediz-spring3

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-fv7x-4hpc-hf9f
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-12631 is a MODERATE fediz-spring, org.apache.cxf.fediz:fediz-spring2, and org.apache.cxf.fediz:fediz-spring3 vulnerability (CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)) affecting Spring Framework libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves fediz-spring, org.apache.cxf.fediz:fediz-spring2, and org.apache.cxf.fediz:fediz-spring3. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.3.3, 1.4.3.

2 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:maven/org.apache.cxf.fediz/fediz-spring3

2 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/org.apache.cxf.fediz/fediz-spring3. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-fv7x-4hpc-hf9f CVE-2017-12631 MODERATE Moderate severity vulnerability that affects org.apache.cxf.fediz:fediz-spring, org.apache.cxf.fediz:fediz-spring2, and org.apache.cxf.fediz:fediz-spring3
GHSA-w3gh-g32m-cvhr CVE-2018-8038 HIGH High severity vulnerability that affects org.apache.cxf.fediz:fediz-jetty8, org.apache.cxf.fediz:fediz-jetty9, org.apache.cxf.fediz:fediz-spring, org.apache.cxf.fediz:fediz-spring2, and org.apache.cxf.fediz:fediz-spring3

CVE-2017-12631 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-12631
GHSA Identifier GHSA-fv7x-4hpc-hf9f
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Affected Product Spring Framework
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2017-12631

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Spring Framework 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.cxf.fediz:fediz-spring2 fixed: 1.3.3 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.cxf.fediz</groupId>
    <artifactId>fediz-spring2</artifactId>
    <version>1.3.3</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.cxf.fediz:fediz-spring2 fixed: 1.4.3 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.cxf.fediz</groupId>
    <artifactId>fediz-spring2</artifactId>
    <version>1.4.3</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.cxf.fediz:fediz-spring3 fixed: 1.3.3 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.cxf.fediz</groupId>
    <artifactId>fediz-spring3</artifactId>
    <version>1.3.3</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.cxf.fediz:fediz-spring3 fixed: 1.4.3 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.cxf.fediz</groupId>
    <artifactId>fediz-spring3</artifactId>
    <version>1.4.3</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.cxf.fediz:fediz-spring fixed: 1.3.3 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.cxf.fediz</groupId>
    <artifactId>fediz-spring</artifactId>
    <version>1.3.3</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.cxf.fediz:fediz-spring fixed: 1.4.3 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.cxf.fediz</groupId>
    <artifactId>fediz-spring</artifactId>
    <version>1.4.3</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.cxf.fediz

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2017-12631, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.cxf.fediz

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Spring Framework in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.3.3), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.cxf.fediz 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-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), where the web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor. In Spring Framework, 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

Apache CXF Fediz ships with a number of container-specific plugins to enable WS-Federation for applications. A CSRF (Cross Style Request Forgery) style vulnerability has been found in the Spring 2, Spring 3 and Spring 4 plugins in versions before 1.4.3 and 1.3.3. The vulnerability can result in a security context that is set up using a malicious client's roles for the given enduser.

CVE-2017-12631 Affected Spring Framework Versions

6 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.3.31.4.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.cxf.fediz:fediz-spring2
maven/org.apache.cxf.fediz/fediz-spring2
Maven
< 1.3.3
1.3.3
org.apache.cxf.fediz:fediz-spring2
maven/org.apache.cxf.fediz/fediz-spring2
Maven
≥ 1.4.0
< 1.4.3
1.4.3
org.apache.cxf.fediz:fediz-spring3
maven/org.apache.cxf.fediz/fediz-spring3
Maven
< 1.3.3
1.3.3
org.apache.cxf.fediz:fediz-spring3
maven/org.apache.cxf.fediz/fediz-spring3
Maven
≥ 1.4.0
< 1.4.3
1.4.3
org.apache.cxf.fediz:fediz-spring
maven/org.apache.cxf.fediz/fediz-spring
Maven
< 1.3.3
1.3.3
org.apache.cxf.fediz:fediz-spring
maven/org.apache.cxf.fediz/fediz-spring
Maven
≥ 1.4.0
< 1.4.3
1.4.3

References

NVD — CVE-2017-12631 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-12631
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/cxf-fediz/commit/48dd9b68d67c6b729376c1ce8886f52a57df6c45
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/cxf-fediz/commit/ccdb12b26ff89e0a998a333e84dd84bd713ac76c
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-fv7x-4hpc-hf9f
Spring Framework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/cxf-fediz
lists.apache.org/thread.html/r36e44f... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r36e44ffc1a9b365327df62cdfaabe85b9a5637de102cea07d79b2dbf@%3Ccommits.cxf.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/rc77427... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rc774278135816e7afc943dc9fc78eb0764f2c84a2b96470a0187315c@%3Ccommits.cxf.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/rd49aab... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rd49aabd984ed540c8ff7916d4d79405f3fa311d2fdbcf9ed307839a6@%3Ccommits.cxf.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/rec7160... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rec7160382badd3ef4ad017a22f64a266c7188b9ba71394f0d321e2d4@%3Ccommits.cxf.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/rfb87e0... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rfb87e0bf3995e7d560afeed750fac9329ff5f1ad49da365129b7f89e@%3Ccommits.cxf.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/rff42cf... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rff42cfa5e7d75b7c1af0e37589140a8f1999e578a75738740b244bd4@%3Ccommits.cxf.apache.org%3E
Spring Framework Release RELEASE
https://web.archive.org/web/20180122175008/http://cxf.547215.n5.nabble.com/Apache-CXF-Fediz-1-4-3-and-1-3-3-released-with-a-new-security-advisory-CVE-2017-12631-td5785868.html
Spring Framework Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20201208184733/http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040487
Spring Framework Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102127

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12631?
CVE-2017-12631 is a security vulnerability in Spring Framework involving fediz-spring, org.apache.cxf.fediz:fediz-spring2, and org.apache.cxf.fediz:fediz-spring3 under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF).
Which Spring Framework versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.3.3, 1.4.3 across affected packages: org.apache.cxf.fediz:fediz-spring2, org.apache.cxf.fediz:fediz-spring3, org.apache.cxf.fediz:fediz-spring.
What version fixes CVE-2017-12631?
Upgrading to 1.3.3, 1.4.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is fediz-spring2 affected?
Yes, org.apache.cxf.fediz:fediz-spring2 is affected in releases prior to 1.3.3, 1.4.3. Upgrade your dependency to 1.3.3, 1.4.3 or later.
Is fediz-spring3 affected?
Yes, org.apache.cxf.fediz:fediz-spring3 is affected in releases prior to 1.3.3, 1.4.3. Upgrade your dependency to 1.3.3, 1.4.3 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-12631?
CVE-2017-12631 is classified under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) (The web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2017-12631?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.cxf.fediz'. 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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