Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.wildfly.core/wildfly-host-controller
PACKAGECVE-2019-14838 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.9) wildfly authorization misconfiguration vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting Wildfly host controller libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves wildfly authorization misconfiguration. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 7.2.5.GA.
pkg:maven/org.wildfly.core/wildfly-host-controller
Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/org.wildfly.core/wildfly-host-controller. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.
| Advisory ID | CVE / NVD | Severity | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHSA-82v2-f875-73g9 | CVE-2019-14838 | MODERATE | Wildfly Authorization Misconfiguration |
CVE-2019-14838 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 4.9
The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).
How to Fix CVE-2019-14838
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Wildfly host controller dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
<dependency>
<groupId>org.wildfly.core</groupId>
<artifactId>wildfly-host-controller</artifactId>
<version>7.2.5.GA</version>
</dependency>Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.wildfly.coreHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2019-14838, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.wildfly.coreAnalyze the terminal output to locate any version of Wildfly host controller in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 7.2.5.GA), your application is affected.
Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.wildfly.core 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-284: Improper Access Control, where the product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. In Wildfly host controller, 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
CVE-2019-14838 Affected Wildfly host controller Versions
1 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
org.wildfly.core:wildfly-host-controller
|
Maven |
< 7.2.5.GA
|
7.2.5.GA
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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"id" : "GHSA-82v2-f875-73g9",
"modified" : "2023-09-26T16:35:36Z",
"published" : "2022-05-24T16:58:43Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2019-14838" ],
"summary" : "Wildfly Authorization Misconfiguration",
"details" : "A flaw was found in wildfly-core before 7.2.5.GA. The Management users with Monitor, Auditor and Deployer Roles should not be allowed to modify the runtime state of the server",
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"url" : "https://github.com/wildfly/wildfly-core/pull/3981"
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"url" : "https://github.com/wildfly/wildfly-core/commit/131fa6880ae1523fac9e96df54dc394b63b0eed3"
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"url" : "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3082"
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"url" : "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3083"
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"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0728"
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"github_reviewed_at" : "2023-07-18T20:50:01Z",
"nvd_published_at" : "2019-10-14T15:15:00Z"
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