CVE-2014-0003: High severity Apache Camel vulnerability

Published Jan 8, 2014
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Updated

It was found that the Apache Camel XSLT component allowed XSL stylesheets to perform calls to external Java methods. A remote attacker able to submit messages to an xslt: Camel route could use this flaw to perform arbitrary remote code execution in the context of the Camel server process.

Other sources

The XSLT component in Apache Camel 2.11.x before 2.11.4, 2.12.x before 2.12.3, and possibly earlier versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java methods via a crafted message.

Affected Software

33 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.apache.camel:camel-core>=2.12.0<2.12.3
2.12.3
maven/org.apache.camel:camel-core>=2.11.0<2.11.4
2.11.4
Apache Camel<=2.11.3
Apache Camel=1.0.0
Apache Camel=1.1.0
Apache Camel=1.2.0
Apache Camel=1.3.0
Apache Camel=1.4.0
Apache Camel=1.5.0
Apache Camel=1.6.0
Apache Camel=1.6.1
Apache Camel=1.6.2
Apache Camel=1.6.3
Apache Camel=1.6.4
Apache Camel=2.0.0
Apache Camel=2.0.0-milestone1
Apache Camel=2.0.0-milestone2
Apache Camel=2.0.0-milestone3
Apache Camel=2.1.0
Apache Camel=2.10.0
Apache Camel=2.10.1
Apache Camel=2.10.2
Apache Camel=2.10.3
Apache Camel=2.10.4
Apache Camel=2.10.5
Apache Camel=2.10.6
Apache Camel=2.10.7
Apache Camel=2.11.0
Apache Camel=2.11.1
Apache Camel=2.11.2
Apache Camel=2.12.0
Apache Camel=2.12.1
Apache Camel=2.12.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.apache.camel:camel-core to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.12.3
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.apache.camel:camel-core to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.11.4
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Camel XSLT component to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.11.4
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Camel XSLT component to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.12.3

Event History

Jan 8, 2014
Data Sourced
02:56 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 20, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Mar 21, 2014
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:38 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 16, 2018
Advisory Published
11:13 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-0003?

The severity of CVE-2014-0003 is considered critical due to the potential for arbitrary remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-0003?

To fix CVE-2014-0003, upgrade Apache Camel to version 2.11.4 or higher, or to version 2.12.3 or higher.

3

Which versions of Apache Camel are affected by CVE-2014-0003?

CVE-2014-0003 affects Apache Camel versions 1.0.0 up to and including 2.11.3.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-0003?

CVE-2014-0003 is a remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server.

5

Can CVE-2014-0003 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-0003 can be exploited remotely by an attacker who can submit messages to an XSLT Camel route.

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