Vulnerabilities > CVE-2013-5855 - Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in Oracle Mojarra

047910
CVSS 4.3 - MEDIUM
Attack vector
NETWORK
Attack complexity
MEDIUM
Privileges required
NONE
Confidentiality impact
NONE
Integrity impact
PARTIAL
Availability impact
NONE
network
oracle
CWE-79
nessus

Summary

Oracle Mojarra 2.2.x before 2.2.6 and 2.1.x before 2.1.28 does not perform appropriate encoding when a (1) <h:outputText> tag or (2) EL expression is used after a scriptor style block, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via application-specific vectors.

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

  • Cross Site Scripting through Log Files
    An attacker may leverage a system weakness where logs are susceptible to log injection to insert scripts into the system's logs. If these logs are later viewed by an administrator through a thin administrative interface and the log data is not properly HTML encoded before being written to the page, the attackers' scripts stored in the log will be executed in the administrative interface with potentially serious consequences. This attack pattern is really a combination of two other attack patterns: log injection and stored cross site scripting.
  • Embedding Scripts in Non-Script Elements
    This attack is a form of Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) where malicious scripts are embedded in elements that are not expected to host scripts such as image tags (<img>), comments in XML documents (< !-CDATA->), etc. These tags may not be subject to the same input validation, output validation, and other content filtering and checking routines, so this can create an opportunity for an attacker to tunnel through the application's elements and launch a XSS attack through other elements. As with all remote attacks, it is important to differentiate the ability to launch an attack (such as probing an internal network for unpatched servers) and the ability of the remote attacker to collect and interpret the output of said attack.
  • Embedding Scripts within Scripts
    An attack of this type exploits a programs' vulnerabilities that are brought on by allowing remote hosts to execute scripts. The attacker leverages this capability to execute scripts to execute his/her own script by embedding it within other scripts that the target software is likely to execute. The attacker must have the ability to inject script into script that is likely to be executed. If this is done, then the attacker can potentially launch a variety of probes and attacks against the web server's local environment, in many cases the so-called DMZ, back end resources the web server can communicate with, and other hosts. With the proliferation of intermediaries, such as Web App Firewalls, network devices, and even printers having JVMs and Web servers, there are many locales where an attacker can inject malicious scripts. Since this attack pattern defines scripts within scripts, there are likely privileges to execute said attack on the host. Of course, these attacks are not solely limited to the server side, client side scripts like Ajax and client side JavaScript can contain malicious scripts as well. In general all that is required is for there to be sufficient privileges to execute a script, but not protected against writing.
  • Cross-Site Scripting in Error Pages
    An attacker distributes a link (or possibly some other query structure) with a request to a third party web server that is malformed and also contains a block of exploit code in order to have the exploit become live code in the resulting error page. When the third party web server receives the crafted request and notes the error it then creates an error message that echoes the malformed message, including the exploit. Doing this converts the exploit portion of the message into to valid language elements that are executed by the viewing browser. When a victim executes the query provided by the attacker the infected error message error message is returned including the exploit code which then runs in the victim's browser. XSS can result in execution of code as well as data leakage (e.g. session cookies can be sent to the attacker). This type of attack is especially dangerous since the exploit appears to come from the third party web server, who the victim may trust and hence be more vulnerable to deception.
  • Cross-Site Scripting Using Alternate Syntax
    The attacker uses alternate forms of keywords or commands that result in the same action as the primary form but which may not be caught by filters. For example, many keywords are processed in a case insensitive manner. If the site's web filtering algorithm does not convert all tags into a consistent case before the comparison with forbidden keywords it is possible to bypass filters (e.g., incomplete black lists) by using an alternate case structure. For example, the "script" tag using the alternate forms of "Script" or "ScRiPt" may bypass filters where "script" is the only form tested. Other variants using different syntax representations are also possible as well as using pollution meta-characters or entities that are eventually ignored by the rendering engine. The attack can result in the execution of otherwise prohibited functionality.

Nessus

  • NASL familyWeb Servers
    NASL idGLASSFISH_CPU_JUL_2014.NASL
    descriptionThe version of GlassFish Server running on the remote host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities in the following components : - The implementation of Network Security Services (NSS) does not ensure that data structures are initialized, which could result in a denial of service or disclosure of sensitive information. (CVE-2013-1739) - The implementation of Network Security Services (NSS) does not properly handle the TLS False Start feature and could allow man-in-the-middle attacks. (CVE-2013-1740) - Network Security Services (NSS) contains an integer overflow flaw that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2013-1741) - An error exists in the
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id76591
    published2014-07-18
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2014-2018 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/76591
    titleOracle GlassFish Server Multiple Vulnerabilities (July 2014 CPU)
    code
    #
    # (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    #
    
    include("compat.inc");
    
    if (description)
    {
      script_id(76591);
      script_version("1.14");
      script_cvs_date("Date: 2018/11/15 20:50:25");
    
      script_cve_id(
        "CVE-2013-1739",
        "CVE-2013-1740",
        "CVE-2013-1741",
        "CVE-2013-5605",
        "CVE-2013-5606",
        "CVE-2013-5855",
        "CVE-2014-1490",
        "CVE-2014-1491",
        "CVE-2014-1492"
      );
      script_bugtraq_id(
        62966,
        63736,
        63737,
        63738,
        64944,
        65332,
        65335,
        65600,
        66356
      );
    
      script_name(english:"Oracle GlassFish Server Multiple Vulnerabilities (July 2014 CPU)");
      script_summary(english:"Checks the version of Oracle GlassFish.");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:"The remote web server is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
    "The version of GlassFish Server running on the remote host is affected
    by multiple vulnerabilities in the following components :
    
      - The implementation of Network Security Services (NSS)
        does not ensure that data structures are initialized,
        which could result in a denial of service or disclosure
        of sensitive information. (CVE-2013-1739)
    
      - The implementation of Network Security Services (NSS)
        does not properly handle the TLS False Start feature
        and could allow man-in-the-middle attacks.
        (CVE-2013-1740)
    
      - Network Security Services (NSS) contains an integer
        overflow flaw that allows remote attackers to cause a
        denial of service. (CVE-2013-1741)
    
      - An error exists in the 'Null_Cipher' function in the
        file 'ssl/ssl3con.c' related to handling invalid
        handshake packets that could allow arbitrary code
        execution. (CVE-2013-5605)
    
      - An error exists in the 'CERT_VerifyCert' function in
        the file 'lib/certhigh/certvfy.c' that could allow
        invalid certificates to be treated as valid.
        (CVE-2013-5606)
    
      - Oracle Mojarra contains a cross-site scripting
        vulnerability due to improperly sanitized
        user-supplied input. This allows an attacker to
        execute arbitrary script code within the context of
        the affected site. (CVE-2013-5855)
    
      - Network Security Services (NSS) contains a race
        condition in libssl that occurs during session ticket 
        processing. A remote attacker can exploit this flaw
        to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2014-1490)
    
      - Network Security Services (NSS) does not properly
        restrict public values in Diffie-Hellman key exchanges,
        allowing a remote attacker to bypass cryptographic
        protection mechanisms. (CVE-2014-1491)
    
      - An issue exists in the Network Security (NSS) library
        due to improper handling of IDNA domain prefixes for
        wildcard certificates. This issue allows man-in-
        the-middle attacks. (CVE-2014-1492)");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:"Upgrade to GlassFish Server 2.1.1.24 / 3.0.1.9 / 3.1.2.9 or later.");
      script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P");
      script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:U/RL:OF/RC:C");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"No known exploits are available");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"false");
      script_cwe_id(20, 74, 79, 442, 629, 711, 712, 722, 725, 750, 751, 800, 801, 809, 811, 864, 900, 928, 931, 990);
      # https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2014-1972956.html
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?77697fb1");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2014/07/15");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2014/07/15");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2014/07/18");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"remote");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:oracle:glassfish_server");
      script_end_attributes();
    
      script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
      script_family(english:"Web Servers");
    
      script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2014-2018 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");
    
      script_dependencies("glassfish_detect.nasl");
      script_require_keys("www/glassfish");
    
      exit(0);
    }
    
    include("global_settings.inc");
    include("misc_func.inc");
    include("audit.inc");
    include("glassfish.inc");
    
    #
    # Main
    #
    
    # Check for GlassFish
    get_kb_item_or_exit('www/glassfish');
    
    port = get_glassfish_port(default:8080);
    
    # Get the version number out of the KB.
    ver = get_kb_item_or_exit("www/" + port + "/glassfish/version");
    banner = get_kb_item_or_exit("www/" + port + "/glassfish/source");
    pristine = get_kb_item_or_exit("www/" + port + "/glassfish/version/pristine");
    
    # Set appropriate fixed versions.
    if (ver =~ "^2\.1\.1") fix = "2.1.1.24";
    else if (ver =~ "^3\.0\.1") fix = "3.0.1.9";
    else if (ver =~ "^3\.1\.2") fix = "3.1.2.9";
    else fix = NULL;
    
    if (!isnull(fix) && ver_compare(ver:ver, fix:fix, strict:FALSE) < 0)
    {
      set_kb_item(name:'www/'+port+'/XSS', value:TRUE);
    
      if (report_verbosity > 0)
      {
        report =
          '\n  Version source    : ' + banner +
          '\n  Installed version : ' + pristine +
          '\n  Fixed version     : ' + fix +
          '\n';
        security_hole(port:port, extra:report);
      }
      else security_hole(port);
    }
    else audit(AUDIT_LISTEN_NOT_VULN, "Oracle GlassFish", port, pristine);
    
  • NASL familyFedora Local Security Checks
    NASL idFEDORA_2016-D6C87EB4AF.NASL
    descriptionupdate to 2.2.13. fix CVE-2013-5855 rhbz#1087182,1065139 Note that Tenable Network Security has extracted the preceding description block directly from the Fedora update system website. Tenable has attempted to automatically clean and format it as much as possible without introducing additional issues.
    last seen2020-06-05
    modified2016-11-15
    plugin id94867
    published2016-11-15
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2016-2020 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/94867
    titleFedora 25 : mojarra (2016-d6c87eb4af)
    code
    #%NASL_MIN_LEVEL 80502
    #
    # (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    #
    # The descriptive text and package checks in this plugin were  
    # extracted from Fedora Security Advisory FEDORA-2016-d6c87eb4af.
    #
    
    include("compat.inc");
    
    if (description)
    {
      script_id(94867);
      script_version("2.3");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_modification_date", value:"2020/06/04");
    
      script_cve_id("CVE-2013-5855");
      script_xref(name:"FEDORA", value:"2016-d6c87eb4af");
    
      script_name(english:"Fedora 25 : mojarra (2016-d6c87eb4af)");
      script_summary(english:"Checks rpm output for the updated package.");
    
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"synopsis", 
        value:"The remote Fedora host is missing a security update."
      );
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"description", 
        value:
    "update to 2.2.13. fix CVE-2013-5855 rhbz#1087182,1065139
    
    Note that Tenable Network Security has extracted the preceding
    description block directly from the Fedora update system website.
    Tenable has attempted to automatically clean and format it as much as
    possible without introducing additional issues."
      );
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"see_also",
        value:"https://bodhi.fedoraproject.org/updates/FEDORA-2016-d6c87eb4af"
      );
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"solution", 
        value:"Update the affected mojarra package."
      );
      script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:fedoraproject:fedora:mojarra");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:fedoraproject:fedora:25");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2014/07/17");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2016/10/09");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2016/11/15");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"generated_plugin", value:"current");
      script_end_attributes();
    
      script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
      script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2016-2020 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");
      script_family(english:"Fedora Local Security Checks");
    
      script_dependencies("ssh_get_info.nasl");
      script_require_keys("Host/local_checks_enabled", "Host/RedHat/release", "Host/RedHat/rpm-list");
    
      exit(0);
    }
    
    
    include("audit.inc");
    include("global_settings.inc");
    include("rpm.inc");
    
    
    if (!get_kb_item("Host/local_checks_enabled")) audit(AUDIT_LOCAL_CHECKS_NOT_ENABLED);
    release = get_kb_item("Host/RedHat/release");
    if (isnull(release) || "Fedora" >!< release) audit(AUDIT_OS_NOT, "Fedora");
    os_ver = pregmatch(pattern: "Fedora.*release ([0-9]+)", string:release);
    if (isnull(os_ver)) audit(AUDIT_UNKNOWN_APP_VER, "Fedora");
    os_ver = os_ver[1];
    if (! preg(pattern:"^25([^0-9]|$)", string:os_ver)) audit(AUDIT_OS_NOT, "Fedora 25", "Fedora " + os_ver);
    
    if (!get_kb_item("Host/RedHat/rpm-list")) audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_LIST_MISSING);
    
    
    cpu = get_kb_item("Host/cpu");
    if (isnull(cpu)) audit(AUDIT_UNKNOWN_ARCH);
    if ("x86_64" >!< cpu && cpu !~ "^i[3-6]86$") audit(AUDIT_LOCAL_CHECKS_NOT_IMPLEMENTED, "Fedora", cpu);
    
    
    flag = 0;
    if (rpm_check(release:"FC25", reference:"mojarra-2.2.13-1.fc25")) flag++;
    
    
    if (flag)
    {
      security_report_v4(
        port       : 0,
        severity   : SECURITY_WARNING,
        extra      : rpm_report_get()
      );
      exit(0);
    }
    else
    {
      tested = pkg_tests_get();
      if (tested) audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_NOT_AFFECTED, tested);
      else audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_NOT_INSTALLED, "mojarra");
    }
    

Redhat

advisories
  • rhsa
    idRHSA-2015:0675
  • rhsa
    idRHSA-2015:0720
  • rhsa
    idRHSA-2015:0765