How the CVE Works:
The vulnerability, CVE-2025-XXXX, is a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) issue in the Apache Felix HTTP Webconsole Plugin. It arises due to improper neutralization of user-supplied input during web page generation. Attackers can inject malicious JavaScript code into the web console, which is then executed in the context of the victim’s browser. This can lead to session hijacking, data theft, or unauthorized actions on the web console. The vulnerability affects versions 1.X through 1.2.0 of the plugin. The issue is resolved in version 1.2.2, which properly sanitizes user input to prevent XSS attacks.
DailyCVE Form:
Platform: Apache Felix
Version: < 1.2.2
Vulnerability: XSS
Severity: Moderate
Date: Mar 12, 2025
What Undercode Say:
Exploitation:
- Payload Injection: Attackers craft malicious JavaScript payloads and inject them into input fields or URLs processed by the web console.
- Session Hijacking: Exploit stolen session cookies to gain unauthorized access to the web console.
- Phishing: Use XSS to display fake login forms and steal credentials.
Protection:
- Upgrade: Update to Apache Felix HTTP Webconsole Plugin version 1.2.2 or later.
- Input Sanitization: Implement robust input validation and output encoding to neutralize malicious scripts.
- CSP: Use Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict execution of unauthorized scripts.
Commands:
1. Check Version:
curl -I http://<target>/system/console | grep "X-Powered-By"
2. Upgrade Plugin:
osgi:install -s http://repo.apache.org/felix/org.apache.felix.webconsole/1.2.2/org.apache.felix.webconsole-1.2.2.jar
Code Snippets:
1. Input Sanitization (Java):
import org.apache.commons.text.StringEscapeUtils; String sanitizedInput = StringEscapeUtils.escapeHtml4(userInput);
2. CSP Header (Apache Config):
Header set Content-Security-Policy "default-src 'self'; script-src 'self';"
Analytics:
- Affected Systems: Systems running Apache Felix HTTP Webconsole Plugin versions 1.X to 1.2.0.
- Attack Vector: Remote, via crafted HTTP requests.
- Impact: Moderate, due to potential data theft and unauthorized access.
- Patch Adoption: Critical for systems exposed to untrusted users.
By following these steps, users can mitigate the risk posed by this vulnerability and secure their Apache Felix deployments.
References:
Reported By: https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-2cv6-4f2r-jq2c
Extra Source Hub:
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