Apache CXF Endpoint /services Reflected cross site scripting

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A vulnerability was found in Apache CXF. It has been declared as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /services of the component Endpoint Handler. Such manipulation leads to cross site scripting (Reflected). This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2019-17573. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

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A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Apache CXF (Application Server Software) (version now known). Affected by this issue is some unknown processing of the file /services of the component Endpoint Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability (Reflected). Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is integrity. CVE summarizes:

By default, Apache CXF creates a /services page containing a listing of the available endpoint names and addresses. This webpage is vulnerable to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack, which allows a malicious actor to inject javascript into the web page. Please note that the attack exploits a feature which is not typically not present in modern browsers, who remove dot segments before sending the request. However, Mobile applications may be vulnerable.

The weakness was presented 01/16/2020 (Website). The advisory is available at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2019-17573 since 10/14/2019. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/17/2020). This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

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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• Application Server Software

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• Apache

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• CXF

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• open-source

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• Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

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