Apache CXF up to 2.7.1 WSS4JInterceptor improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apache CXF up to 2.7.1. Affected is an unknown function of the component WSS4JInterceptor. Such manipulation leads to improper authentication. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2012-5633. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Apache CXF up to 2.7.1 (Application Server Software). Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component WSS4JInterceptor. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. Impacted is integrity. CVE summarizes:

The URIMappingInterceptor in Apache CXF before 2.5.8, 2.6.x before 2.6.5, and 2.7.x before 2.7.2, when using the WSS4JInInterceptor, bypasses WS-Security processing, which allows remote attackers to obtain access to SOAP services via an HTTP GET request.

The weakness was presented 02/08/2013 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at cxf.apache.org. The public release was coordinated in cooperation with the vendor. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2012-5633 since 10/24/2012. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

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 (81980), Tenable (65544), SecurityFocus (BID 57874†), OSVDB (90079†) and Secunia (SA51988†). See VDB-7687 for similar entry. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Status: Unproven

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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-2012-5633 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-5633
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-7688
X-Force: 81980 - Apache CXF WS-Security security bypass, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 57874 - Apache CXF CVE-2012-5633 Security Bypass Vulnerability
Secunia: 51988 - Apache CXF SOAP URIMappingInterceptor and Plaintext UsernameTokens Security Issues, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 90079
SecurityTracker: 1028287 - Apache CXF WSS4JInInterceptor Grants Service Access to Remote Users
Vulnerability Center: 38830 - Apache CXF and Jboss Enterprise Application Platform Remote Security Bypass (CVE-2012-5633), Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/18/2013 09:43
Updated: 05/05/2021 08:17
Changes: 02/18/2013 09:43 (80), 04/26/2017 09:02 (5), 05/05/2021 08:17 (3)
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Committer: olku
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