CVE-2019-0224 Moderate severity vulnerability that affects org.apache.jspwiki:jspwiki-main

Medium 6.1 Published Updated

An attacker can execute JavaScript in their own browser session via a crafted URL in Apache JSPWiki, potentially bypassing security controls.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2019-0224?

CVE-2019-0224 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Apache JSPWiki, published on 28 Mar 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

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.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-0224?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.apache.jspwiki:jspwiki-main. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
org.apache.jspwiki:jspwiki-main MavenFrom 2.9.02.11.0.M3
org.apache.jspwiki:jspwiki-main MavenFrom 2.9.02.11.0.M3

Products include Apache Jspwiki.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0224?

Upgrade org.apache.jspwiki:jspwiki-main to 2.11.0.M3 or later.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2019-0224 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-0224 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fmpq-w5q6-9vf9.

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