CVE-2018-8032: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in org.apache.axis:axis

What is CVE-2018-8032 About?

This vulnerability is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack in Apache Axis 1.x's default servlet/services. It allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. Exploitation is relatively easy by manipulating request parameters.

Affected Software

org.apache.axis:axis
- <=1.4
axis:axis
- <=1.4

Technical Details

The vulnerability stems from insufficient input sanitization in Apache Axis 1.x, specifically within its default servlet/services. An attacker can inject malicious script code into a request parameter or path segment that is then reflected unsanitized in the server's response page. When a legitimate user's browser renders this response, the injected script executes within the context of the user's browser, allowing the attacker to steal session cookies, deface the web page, or redirect the user to malicious sites.

What is the Impact of CVE-2018-8032?

Successful exploitation may allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the victim's browser, leading to session hijacking, defacement of web content, or redirection to malicious sites.

What is the Exploitability of CVE-2018-8032?

Exploitation of this XSS vulnerability is typically straightforward, requiring the attacker to craft a malicious URL or input containing script code. Authentication is not required for the injection itself, as it targets the response generated by the server. This is a remote exploitation scenario, where an attacker tricks a victim into clicking a malicious link or submitting specially crafted input. The primary risk factors are the lack of input validation and output encoding on the server side, allowing user-supplied data to be rendered as executable code in the browser.

What are the Known Public Exploits?

PoC Author	Link	Commentary
cairuojin	Link	从老外那里下载了该漏洞的修复工程，无奈依赖包实在是太多下不下来，选取其中axis工程打成jar包后发现已成功修复项目的漏洞，有需要的亲可以下载重新打jar包替换即可。 clone后用idea打axis这个jar包即可

What are the Available Fixes for CVE-2018-8032?

Available Upgrade Options

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Additional Resources

What are Similar Vulnerabilities to CVE-2018-8032?

Similar Vulnerabilities: CVE-2017-12629 , CVE-2017-9800 , CVE-2017-7679 , CVE-2016-5388 , CVE-2016-2180

CVE-2018-8032 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in org.apache.axis:axis