VDB-91818 · CVE-2016-4464 · BID 92905

Apache CXF Fediz up to 1.2.2/1.3.0 Application Plugin access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache CXF Fediz up to 1.2.2/1.3.0. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Application Plugin. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-4464. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in Apache CXF Fediz up to 1.2.2/1.3.0 (Application Server Software). Affected is some unknown processing of the component Application Plugin. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The application plugins in Apache CXF Fediz 1.2.x before 1.2.3 and 1.3.x before 1.3.1 do not match SAML AudienceRestriction values against configured audience URIs, which might allow remote attackers to have bypass intended restrictions and have unspecified other impact via a crafted SAML token with a trusted signature.

The weakness was presented 09/21/2016 (Website). The advisory is available at cxf.apache.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-4464 since 05/02/2016. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/19/2022). This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 1.2.3 or 1.3.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 92905†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.6

VulDB Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Temp Score: 9.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: CXF Fediz 1.2.3/1.3.1
Patch: 0006581e9cacbeef46381a223e5671e524d416b6

Timelineinfo

05/02/2016 🔍
09/08/2016 +129 days 🔍
09/21/2016 +13 days 🔍
09/21/2016 +0 days 🔍
09/22/2016 +1 days 🔍
09/19/2022 +2188 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: cxf.apache.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-4464 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-4464
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-91818
SecurityFocus: 92905 - Apache CXF Fediz CVE-2016-4464 Security Bypass Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1036869

Entryinfo

Created: 09/22/2016 09:22
Updated: 09/19/2022 14:18
Changes: 09/22/2016 09:22 (51), 04/22/2019 17:57 (12), 09/19/2022 14:18 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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