Apache CXF up to 2.7.2 Token Username improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Apache CXF. This impacts an unknown function of the component Token Handler. This manipulation of the argument Username causes improper authentication. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2013-0239. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apache CXF (Application Server Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Token Handler. The manipulation of the argument Username with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Apache CXF before 2.5.9, 2.6.x before 2.6.6, and 2.7.x before 2.7.3, when the plaintext UsernameToken WS-SecurityPolicy is enabled, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a security header of a SOAP request containing a UsernameToken element that lacks a password child element.

The weakness was disclosed 02/08/2013 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at cxf.apache.org. The public release has been coordinated in cooperation with Apache. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2013-0239 since 12/06/2012. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 65544 (RHEL 5 / 6 : apache-cxf (RHSA-2013:0644)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Red Hat Local Security Checks.

Upgrading to version 2.5.9, 2.6.6 or 2.7.3 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at svn.apache.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (81981), Tenable (65544), SecurityFocus (BID 57876†), OSVDB (90078†) and Secunia (SA51988†). The entry VDB-7688 is pretty similar. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Nessus ID: 65544
Nessus Name: RHEL 5 / 6 : apache-cxf (RHSA-2013:0644)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: CXF 2.5.9/2.6.6/2.7.3
Patch: svn.apache.org

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: cxf.apache.org
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-0239 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-0239
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-7687
X-Force: 81981
SecurityFocus: 57876 - Apache CXF WS-SecurityPolicy Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Secunia: 51988 - Apache CXF SOAP URIMappingInterceptor and Plaintext UsernameTokens Security Issues, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 90078
SecurityTracker: 1028286 - Apache CXF WS-Security UsernameToken Processing Flaw Lets Remote Users Bypass Authentication
Vulnerability Center: 38829 - Apache CXF Before 2.5.9, 2.6.6 and 2.7.3 Remote Bypass Authentication (CVE-2013-0239), Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/18/2013 09:35
Updated: 05/05/2021 08:12
Changes: 02/18/2013 09:35 (76), 04/26/2017 09:02 (5), 05/05/2021 08:12 (3)
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Committer: olku
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