Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.springframework.batch/spring-batch-admin-manager

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-49mj-77q5-qw5g
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-12882 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Spring Framework libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves spring batch admin vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting (xss) in the file upload functionality. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.3.0.RELEASE.

3 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:maven/org.springframework.batch/spring-batch-admin-manager

3 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/org.springframework.batch/spring-batch-admin-manager. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-49mj-77q5-qw5g CVE-2017-12882 MODERATE Spring Batch Admin vulnerable to Stored Cross-site scripting (XSS) in the file upload functionality
GHSA-274r-p6v6-fhh4 CVE-2017-12881 HIGH Spring Batch Admin vulnerable to Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) in the file upload functionality
GHSA-4cj8-779h-r25h CVE-2018-1229 MODERATE Cross-site Scripting in Pivotal Spring Batch Admin

CVE-2017-12882 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-12882
GHSA Identifier GHSA-49mj-77q5-qw5g
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.4
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Spring Framework
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.4

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
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-2017-12882

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.springframework.batch:spring-batch-admin-manager fixed: 1.3.0.RELEASE 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.springframework.batch</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-batch-admin-manager</artifactId>
    <version>1.3.0.RELEASE</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.springframework.batch

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2017-12882, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework.batch

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 1.3.0.RELEASE), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework.batch 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 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

Stored Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Spring Batch Admin before 1.3.0 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary JavaScript or HTML via the file upload functionality.

CVE-2017-12882 Affected Spring Framework Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.3.0.RELEASE
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.springframework.batch:spring-batch-admin-manager
maven/org.springframework.batch/spring-batch-admin-manager
Maven
< 1.3.0.RELEASE
1.3.0.RELEASE

References

NVD — CVE-2017-12882 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-12882
Spring Framework Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/spring-attic/spring-batch-admin
Spring Framework Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/08/16/5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12882?
CVE-2017-12882 is a security vulnerability in Spring Framework involving Spring Batch Admin vulnerable to Stored Cross-site scripting (XSS) in the file upload functionality under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Spring Framework versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.3.0.RELEASE across affected packages: org.springframework.batch:spring-batch-admin-manager.
What version fixes CVE-2017-12882?
Upgrading to 1.3.0.RELEASE (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is spring-batch-admin-manager affected?
Yes, org.springframework.batch:spring-batch-admin-manager is affected in releases prior to 1.3.0.RELEASE. Upgrade your dependency to 1.3.0.RELEASE or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-12882?
CVE-2017-12882 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-12882?
CVE-2017-12882 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-2017-12882?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.springframework.batch'. 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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