CVE-2023-32200:Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Apache Jena allows JavaScript execution via SPARQL queries

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Apache Jena versions 3.7.0 through 4.8.0 contain a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code through SPARQL queries. The vulnerability stems from insufficient restrictions on called script functions, which could lead to unauthorized code execution when processing SPARQL queries containing malicious JavaScript.

Overview

Apache Jena is a free and open-source Java framework for building Semantic Web and Linked Data applications. The vulnerability (CVE-2023-32200) affects versions 3.7.0 through 4.8.0 and allows attackers to inject and execute JavaScript code through SPARQL queries. This is possible due to inadequate restrictions on script function calls within the application. The issue is similar to CVE-2023-22665, which is referenced in the advisory. This vulnerability could potentially lead to unauthorized data access, data manipulation, or further system compromise if exploited by malicious actors.

Remediation

Users of Apache Jena should upgrade to version 4.9.0 or later, which contains fixes for this vulnerability. If immediate upgrading is not possible, consider implementing the following mitigations:

  1. Restrict access to SPARQL endpoints to trusted users only
  2. Implement input validation for all SPARQL queries
  3. Use network segmentation to limit access to SPARQL endpoints
  4. Monitor for suspicious SPARQL queries that might contain JavaScript code
  5. Disable JavaScript function execution in SPARQL queries if possible within your implementation

References

  1. Apache Security Advisory: https://lists.apache.org/thread/7hg0t2kws3fyr75dl7lll8389xzzc46z
  2. Related CVE-2023-22665: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-22665
  3. MITRE CVE Record: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-32200
  4. Apache Jena Security Documentation: https://jena.apache.org/documentation/security/

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