Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.opencrx/opencrx-gradle

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-rwh9-8xx8-4wfm
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2021-25959 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Opencrx core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves cross-site scripting in opencrx. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.2.0.

1 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:maven/org.opencrx/opencrx-gradle

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/org.opencrx/opencrx-gradle. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-rwh9-8xx8-4wfm CVE-2021-25959 MODERATE Cross-site Scripting in OpenCRX

CVE-2021-25959 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2021-25959
GHSA Identifier GHSA-rwh9-8xx8-4wfm
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 Opencrx core
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-2021-25959

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Opencrx core 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.opencrx:opencrx-core fixed: 5.2.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.opencrx</groupId>
    <artifactId>opencrx-core</artifactId>
    <version>5.2.0</version>
</dependency>
org.opencrx:opencrx-core-models fixed: 5.2.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.opencrx</groupId>
    <artifactId>opencrx-core-models</artifactId>
    <version>5.2.0</version>
</dependency>
org.opencrx:opencrx-core-config fixed: 5.2.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.opencrx</groupId>
    <artifactId>opencrx-core-config</artifactId>
    <version>5.2.0</version>
</dependency>
org.opencrx:opencrx-client fixed: 5.2.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.opencrx</groupId>
    <artifactId>opencrx-client</artifactId>
    <version>5.2.0</version>
</dependency>
org.opencrx:opencrx-gradle fixed: 5.2.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.opencrx</groupId>
    <artifactId>opencrx-gradle</artifactId>
    <version>5.2.0</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=org.opencrx

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2021-25959, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.opencrx

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Opencrx core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 5.2.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.opencrx 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 Opencrx core, 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

In OpenCRX, versions v4.0.0 through v5.1.0 are vulnerable to reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS), due to unsanitized parameters in the password reset functionality. This allows execution of external javascript files on any user of the openCRX instance.

CVE-2021-25959 Affected Opencrx core Versions

5 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
5.2.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.opencrx:opencrx-core
maven/org.opencrx/opencrx-core
Maven
≥ 4.0.0
< 5.2.0
5.2.0
org.opencrx:opencrx-core-models
maven/org.opencrx/opencrx-core-models
Maven
≥ 4.0.0
< 5.2.0
5.2.0
org.opencrx:opencrx-core-config
maven/org.opencrx/opencrx-core-config
Maven
≥ 4.0.0
< 5.2.0
5.2.0
org.opencrx:opencrx-client
maven/org.opencrx/opencrx-client
Maven
≥ 4.0.0
< 5.2.0
5.2.0
org.opencrx:opencrx-gradle
maven/org.opencrx/opencrx-gradle
Maven
≥ 4.0.0
< 5.2.0
5.2.0

References

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/opencrx/opencrx/commit/14e75f95e5f56fbe7ee897bdf5d858788072e818
Opencrx core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/opencrx/opencrx
www.whitesourcesoftware.com/vulnerability-datab... WEB
https://www.whitesourcesoftware.com/vulnerability-database/CVE-2021-25959

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-25959?
CVE-2021-25959 is a security vulnerability in Opencrx core involving Cross-site Scripting in OpenCRX under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Opencrx core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 5.2.0 across affected packages: org.opencrx:opencrx-core, org.opencrx:opencrx-core-models, org.opencrx:opencrx-core-config, org.opencrx:opencrx-client, org.opencrx:opencrx-gradle.
What version fixes CVE-2021-25959?
Upgrading to 5.2.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is opencrx-core affected?
Yes, org.opencrx:opencrx-core is affected in releases prior to 5.2.0. Upgrade your dependency to 5.2.0 or later.
Is opencrx-core-models affected?
Yes, org.opencrx:opencrx-core-models is affected in releases prior to 5.2.0. Upgrade your dependency to 5.2.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-25959?
CVE-2021-25959 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-2021-25959?
CVE-2021-25959 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-2021-25959?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.opencrx'. 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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