QID 981991

QID 981991: Java (maven) Security Update for org.apache.velocity:velocity-tools (GHSA-fh63-4r66-jc7v)

The default error page for VelocityView in Apache Velocity Tools prior to 3.1 reflects back the vm file that was entered as part of the URL. An attacker can set an XSS payload file as this vm file in the URL which results in this payload being executed. XSS vulnerabilities allow attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the attacked website and the attacked user. This can be abused to steal session cookies, perform requests in the name of the victim or for phishing attacks.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 6.1 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4.3 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-fh63-4r66-jc7v for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 981991

    CVE-2020-13959 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-fh63-4r66-jc7v org.apache.velocity.tools:velocity-tools-parent URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-fh63-4r66-jc7v
    GHSA-fh63-4r66-jc7v org.apache.velocity:velocity-tools URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-fh63-4r66-jc7v
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