Apache HugeGraph-Server: Authentication Bypass by Assumed-Immutable Data
CVE-2024-43441 is a critical-severity authentication bypass by assumed-immutable data vulnerability in Apache HugeGraph-Server from Apache, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. The record lists version 1.5.0 as the first without the flaw, so updating Apache HugeGraph-Server to that release or later removes the exposure. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 73.1% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is in the top 0.54% of all scored CVEs.
Exploitation in the next 30 days is more likely than not, according to EPSS.
What to do
- Update Apache HugeGraph-Server to 1.5.0 or a later version.
- Update Hugegraph to 1.5.0 or a later version.
- Read the advisory on lists.apache.org for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache | Apache HugeGraph-Server | 1.0.0 up to, but not including, 1.5.0 | 1.5.0 |
| Apache | Hugegraph | 1.0.0 up to, but not including, 1.5.0 | 1.5.0 |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by CISA (ADP).
Official description
Authentication Bypass by Assumed-Immutable Data vulnerability in Apache HugeGraph-Server. This issue affects Apache HugeGraph-Server: from 1.0.0 before 1.5.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.5.0, which fixes the issue.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Authentication Bypass by Assumed-Immutable Data
The authentication scheme or implementation uses key data elements that are assumed to be immutable, but can be controlled or modified by the attacker.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Implement proper protection for immutable data (e.g. environment variable, hidden form fields, etc.)
More Authentication Bypass by Assumed-Immutable Data vulnerabilities (CWE-302)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: yes, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Advisories
Other references
- openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/12/24/2Mailing List
Other vulnerabilities in Apache HugeGraph-Server
- 8.8 High severity
- 9.1 Critical severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
Recent Authentication Bypass by Assumed-Immutable Data vulnerabilities
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
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