CVE-2023-29055: Kylin core common Apache Kylin Has Insufficiently Protected Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-3vvc-v8c2-43r7
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-522
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-29055 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) apache kylin has insufficiently protected vulnerability (CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials) affecting Kylin core common libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache kylin has insufficiently protected credentials. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.0.4.

CVE-2023-29055 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-29055
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3vvc-v8c2-43r7
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Affected Product Kylin core common
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2023-29055

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Kylin core common dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

org.apache.kylin:kylin-core-common fixed: 4.0.4 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.kylin</groupId>
    <artifactId>kylin-core-common</artifactId>
    <version>4.0.4</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.kylin

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2023-29055, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.kylin

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Kylin core common in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.0.4), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.kylin command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials, where the product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval. In Kylin core common, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

In Apache Kylin version 2.0.0 to 4.0.3, there is a Server Config web interface that displays the content of file 'kylin.properties', that may contain serverside credentials. When the kylin service runs over HTTP (or other plain text protocol), it is possible for network sniffers to hijack the HTTP payload and get access to the content of kylin.properties and potentially the containing credentials. To avoid this threat, users are recommended to  * Always turn on HTTPS so that network payload is encrypted. * Avoid putting credentials in kylin.properties, or at least not in plain text. * Use network firewalls to protect the serverside such that it is not accessible to external attackers. * Upgrade to version Apache Kylin 4.0.4, which filters out the sensitive content that goes to the Server Config web interface.

CVE-2023-29055 Affected Kylin core common Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.0.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.kylin:kylin-core-common
maven/org.apache.kylin/kylin-core-common
Maven
≥ 2.0.0
< 4.0.4
4.0.4

References

NVD — CVE-2023-29055 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-29055
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/kylin/commit/b60d5ae694dffc2281bfe0ef464eada0b3a9b774
Kylin core common Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/kylin
lists.apache.org/thread/o1bvyv9wnfkx... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/o1bvyv9wnfkx7dxpfjlor20nykgsoh6r
Kylin core common Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/29/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-29055?
CVE-2023-29055 is a security vulnerability in Kylin core common involving Apache Kylin has Insufficiently Protected Credentials under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials.
Which Kylin core common versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.0.4 across affected packages: org.apache.kylin:kylin-core-common.
What version fixes CVE-2023-29055?
Upgrading to 4.0.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is kylin-core-common affected?
Yes, org.apache.kylin:kylin-core-common is affected in releases prior to 4.0.4. Upgrade your dependency to 4.0.4 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-29055?
CVE-2023-29055 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-29055?
CVE-2023-29055 is classified under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials (The product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-29055?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.kylin'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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