Apache JSPWiki up to 2.11.0.M2 URL cross site scripting

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Apache JSPWiki up to 2.11.0.M2. The affected element is an unknown function of the component URL Handler. Performing a manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2019-0224. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.

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A vulnerability was found in Apache JSPWiki up to 2.11.0.M2 (Content Management System). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown functionality of the component URL Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. 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. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

In Apache JSPWiki 2.9.0 to 2.11.0.M2, a carefully crafted URL could execute javascript on another user's session. No information could be saved on the server or jspwiki database, nor would an attacker be able to execute js on someone else's browser; only on its own browser.

The bug was discovered 03/26/2019. The weakness was disclosed 03/28/2019 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-0224 since 11/14/2018. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/17/2023). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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• Content Management System

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• Apache

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• JSPWiki

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• 2.11.0.M2

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• open-source

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• Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

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