CVE-2017-2594:Path Traversal Vulnerability in hawtio Leading to Information Disclosure

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A path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) exists in hawtio versions before 2.0-beta-1, 2.0-beta-2, 2.0-m1, 2.0-m2, 2.0-m3, and 1.5. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a NullPointerException with a full stacktrace, which can be exploited to gather undisclosed information from within hawtio's root directory. This information disclosure vulnerability could potentially expose sensitive configuration data or internal system details.

Overview

Hawtio is a modular web console for managing Java applications. The identified vulnerability (CVE-2017-2594) allows attackers to perform path traversal attacks that trigger NullPointerExceptions with complete stacktraces. These stacktraces can reveal sensitive information about the application's internal structure, configuration, and environment. The vulnerability is particularly concerning in production environments where hawtio might be deployed with access to critical systems or sensitive data. This issue is classified as CWE-22 (Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory), commonly known as Path Traversal.

Remediation

To remediate this vulnerability, users should upgrade to one of the following fixed versions:

  • hawtio 1.5 or later
  • hawtio 2.0-beta-1 or later
  • hawtio 2.0-m1 or later
  • hawtio 2.0-m2 or later
  • hawtio 2.0-m3 or later
  • hawtio 2.0-beta-2 or later

If immediate upgrading is not possible, consider implementing the following temporary mitigations:

  1. Restrict access to the hawtio console to trusted networks or users only
  2. Implement proper network segmentation to limit exposure
  3. Monitor for suspicious access attempts targeting path traversal patterns
  4. Consider deploying a web application firewall (WAF) to filter malicious requests

References

  1. Red Hat Bugzilla: https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-2594
  2. Red Hat Security Advisory: https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1832
  3. SecurityFocus: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95793
  4. CWE-22 (Path Traversal): https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/22.html

Industry ExposureMost to least
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.

  1. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  2. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  3. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  4. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  5. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  6. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  7. Construction
    Construction
  8. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  9. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  10. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  11. Information
    Information
  12. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  13. Mining
    Mining
  14. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  15. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  16. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  17. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  18. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  19. Utilities
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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