XSS Vulnerability in Apache DeltaSpike-JSF Affects WindowId Handling
CVE-2017-17837

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Apache
Status
Apache Deltaspike
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 January 2018

Summary

A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the Apache DeltaSpike-JSF module version 1.8.0 due to improper handling of the windowId. The default behavior truncates the windowId to 10 characters, which may limit the impact but still exposes the application to potential XSS attacks. This issue has been addressed and mitigated in version 1.8.1, highlighting the importance of keeping software up to date to protect against such vulnerabilities.

Affected Version(s)

Apache DeltaSpike 1.8.0

References

https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/DELTASPIKE-1307
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https://git-wip-us.apache.org/repos/asf?p=deltaspike.git%...
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https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r78565f0f4ecb4ad32a6...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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