CVE-2018-1294 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Apache Commons Email prior to version 1.5 is susceptible to a vulnerability that could allow manipulation of email details when unvalidated input with line-breaks is used as the "Bounce Address". Users are advised to upgrade to version 1.5 to mitigate this issue.

Understanding CVE-2018-1294

Apache Commons Email vulnerability affecting versions prior to 1.5.

What is CVE-2018-1294?

When unvalidated input with line-breaks is passed as the "Bounce Address" in Apache Commons Email, it can lead to potential manipulation of email details like recipients and contents.

The Impact of CVE-2018-1294

Allows manipulation of email details by exploiting unvalidated input with line-breaks.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-1294

Apache Commons Email vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability arises when unvalidated input with line-breaks is used as the "Bounce Address", enabling potential email details manipulation.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Apache Commons Email
Vendor: Apache Software Foundation
Versions Affected: Prior to 1.5

Exploitation Mechanism

Exploiting unvalidated input with line-breaks in the "Bounce Address" field.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent CVE-2018-1294.

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade to Apache Commons Email version 1.5 to mitigate the vulnerability.
For older versions, remove line-breaks from data before passing it to Email.setBounceAddress(String).

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement robust input validation mechanisms in applications.
Regularly update software components to the latest secure versions.

Patching and Updates

Upgrade to Apache Commons Email version 1.5 to patch the vulnerability.