Spring Framework 'FormTag.java' Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

BID:66137

Info

Spring Framework 'FormTag.java' Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 66137
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2014-1904
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Mar 11 2014 12:00AM
Updated: Oct 26 2016 12:08AM
Credit: Paul Wowk of CAaNES LLC.
Vulnerable: Redhat JBoss Fuse 6.0.0
Redhat JBoss A-MQ 6.0.0
IBM Websphere Portal 8.5
IBM Websphere Portal 8.0
IBM Websphere Portal 8.0.0.1
GoPivotal Spring Framework (Spring MVC) 4.0.1
GoPivotal Spring Framework (Spring MVC) 4.0
GoPivotal Spring Framework (Spring MVC) 3.2.5
GoPivotal Spring Framework (Spring MVC) 3.2.4
GoPivotal Spring Framework (Spring MVC) 3.2.3
GoPivotal Spring Framework (Spring MVC) 3.2.2
GoPivotal Spring Framework (Spring MVC) 3.2.1
GoPivotal Spring Framework (Spring MVC) 3.0.0
Debian Linux 6.0 sparc
Debian Linux 6.0 s/390
Debian Linux 6.0 powerpc
Debian Linux 6.0 mips
Debian Linux 6.0 ia-64
Debian Linux 6.0 ia-32
Debian Linux 6.0 arm
Debian Linux 6.0 amd64
Not Vulnerable: Redhat JBoss Fuse 6.1.0
Redhat JBoss A-MQ 6.1.0
GoPivotal Spring Framework (Spring MVC) 4.0.2
GoPivotal Spring Framework (Spring MVC) 3.2.8

Discussion

Spring Framework 'FormTag.java' Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Spring Framework (Spring MVC) is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability because it fails to sufficiently sanitize user-supplied input.

An attacker may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary script code in the browser of an unsuspecting user in the context of the affected site. This may allow the attacker to steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.

Exploit / POC

Spring Framework 'FormTag.java' Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

To exploit this issue an attacker must entice an unsuspecting victim to open a malicious URI.

Solution / Fix

Spring Framework 'FormTag.java' Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

Spring Framework 'FormTag.java' Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability

References:

© CVE.report 2026

Use of this information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition. There are NO warranties, implied or otherwise, with regard to this information or its use. Any use of this information is at the user's risk. It is the responsibility of user to evaluate the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information, opinion, advice or other content. EACH USER WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY consequences of his or her direct or indirect use of this web site. ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. This site will NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT or any other kind of loss.

CVE, CWE, and OVAL are registred trademarks of The MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. This site includes MITRE data granted under the following license.

Free CVE JSON API cve.report/api

CVE.report and Source URL Uptime Status status.cve.report