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CVE-2013-5960

5.8 · MEDIUM

The authenticated-encryption feature in the symmetric-encryption implementation in the OWASP Enterprise Security API (ESAPI) for Java 2.x before 2.1.0.1 does not properly resist tampering with seri…

Published Sep 30, 2013owaspCWE-310EPSS 1.65%

Overview

CVE-2013-5960 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting owasp enterprise_security_api. It was published on September 30, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The authenticated-encryption feature in the symmetric-encryption implementation in the OWASP Enterprise Security API (ESAPI) for Java 2.x before 2.1.0.1 does not properly resist tampering with serialized ciphertext, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended cryptographic protection mechanisms via an attack against the intended cipher mode in a non-default configuration, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-5679.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from owasp. Update enterprise_security_api to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
owaspenterprise_security_api>= 2.0, < 2.1.0.1Affected

References

Refcode.google.com/p/owasp-esapi-java/issues/detail?id=306Reflists.owasp.org/pipermail/esapi-dev/2013-August/002285.htmlRefowasp-esapi-java.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/documentation/ESAPI-security-bulletin1.pdfRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/62415GitHubgithub.com/ESAPI/esapi-java-legacy/blob/master/documentation/esapi4java-core-2.1.0.1-release-notes.txtGitHubgithub.com/ESAPI/esapi-java-legacy/issues/359GitHubgithub.com/esapi/esapi-java-legacy/issues/306Refcode.google.com/p/owasp-esapi-java/issues/detail?id=306Reflists.owasp.org/pipermail/esapi-dev/2013-August/002285.htmlRefowasp-esapi-java.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/documentation/ESAPI-security-bulletin1.pdf

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5960?

CVE-2013-5960 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting owasp enterprise_security_api. It was published on September 30, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-5960?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-5960?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from owasp. Update enterprise_security_api to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2013-5960?

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