Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.apache.cxf/cxf-rt-rs-service-description

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-5m3j-pxh7-455p
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-29736 is a HIGH (CVSS 5.9) ssrf vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)) affecting Apache CXF libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves ssrf vulnerability via wadl stylesheet parameter. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.0.5, 3.6.4, 3.5.9.

1 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:maven/org.apache.cxf/cxf-rt-rs-service-description

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/org.apache.cxf/cxf-rt-rs-service-description. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-5m3j-pxh7-455p CVE-2024-29736 HIGH Apache CXF: SSRF vulnerability via WADL stylesheet parameter

CVE-2024-29736 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-29736
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5m3j-pxh7-455p
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.9
CWE Classification CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
Affected Product Apache CXF
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.9

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
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-2024-29736

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Apache CXF 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:cxf-rt-rs-service-description fixed: 4.0.5 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.cxf</groupId>
    <artifactId>cxf-rt-rs-service-description</artifactId>
    <version>4.0.5</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-rs-service-description fixed: 3.6.4 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.cxf</groupId>
    <artifactId>cxf-rt-rs-service-description</artifactId>
    <version>3.6.4</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-rs-service-description fixed: 3.5.9 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.cxf</groupId>
    <artifactId>cxf-rt-rs-service-description</artifactId>
    <version>3.5.9</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

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2024-29736, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Apache CXF in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.0.5), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.cxf 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-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF), where the web server receives a url or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this url, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination. In Apache CXF, 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

A SSRF vulnerability in WADL service description in versions of Apache CXF before 4.0.5, 3.6.4 and 3.5.9 allows an attacker to perform SSRF style attacks on REST webservices. The attack only applies if a custom stylesheet parameter is configured.

CVE-2024-29736 Affected Apache CXF Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.0.53.6.43.5.9
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-rs-service-description
maven/org.apache.cxf/cxf-rt-rs-service-description
Maven
≥ 4.0.0
< 4.0.5
4.0.5
org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-rs-service-description
maven/org.apache.cxf/cxf-rt-rs-service-description
Maven
≥ 3.6.0
< 3.6.4
3.6.4
org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-rs-service-description
maven/org.apache.cxf/cxf-rt-rs-service-description
Maven
< 3.5.9
3.5.9

References

NVD — CVE-2024-29736 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-29736
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/cxf/commit/378afe1acb7503315bc63555c8743db0f55d8312
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/cxf/commit/bafb0cadf723fc3962031c34f1f20dc0e8b7a36b
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/cxf/commit/df2241c59481a57aebb1c0693b778a35baaf5570
Apache CXF Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/cxf
lists.apache.org/thread/4jtpsswn2r6x... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/4jtpsswn2r6xommol54p5mg263ysgdw2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-29736?
CVE-2024-29736 is a security vulnerability in Apache CXF involving SSRF vulnerability via WADL stylesheet parameter under CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF).
Which Apache CXF versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.0.5, 3.6.4, 3.5.9 across affected packages: org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-rs-service-description.
What version fixes CVE-2024-29736?
Upgrading to 4.0.5, 3.6.4, 3.5.9 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is cxf-rt-rs-service-description affected?
Yes, org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-rs-service-description is affected in releases prior to 4.0.5, 3.6.4, 3.5.9. Upgrade your dependency to 4.0.5, 3.6.4, 3.5.9 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-29736?
CVE-2024-29736 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-29736?
CVE-2024-29736 is classified under CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) (The web server receives a URL or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this URL, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-29736?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.cxf'. 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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