CVE-2020-1926: Hive Apache Hive Information Exposure And Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-54g4-5cf6-hjp3
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CVSS 5.9
CWE-203 CWE-200 CWE-208
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2020-1926 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.9) apache hive information exposure and vulnerability (CWE-203: Observable Discrepancy) affecting Hive libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache hive information exposure and observable timing discrepancy. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.3.8.

CVE-2020-1926 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2020-1926
GHSA Identifier GHSA-54g4-5cf6-hjp3
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.9
CWE Classification CWE-203: Observable Discrepancy
Affected Product Hive
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.9

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
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-2020-1926

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Hive 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.hive:hive fixed: 2.3.8 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.hive</groupId>
    <artifactId>hive</artifactId>
    <version>2.3.8</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.hive

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2020-1926, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Hive in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.3.8), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.hive 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-203: Observable Discrepancy, where the product behaves differently or sends different responses under different circumstances in a way that is observable to an unauthorized actor. In Hive, 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

Apache Hive cookie signature verification used a non constant time comparison which is known to be vulnerable to timing attacks. This could allow recovery of another users cookie signature. The issue was addressed in Apache Hive 2.3.8

CVE-2020-1926 Affected Hive Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.3.8
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.hive:hive
maven/org.apache.hive/hive
Maven
< 2.3.8
2.3.8

References

NVD — CVE-2020-1926 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1926
issues.apache.org/jira/browse/hive-22... WEB
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/HIVE-22708
lists.apache.org/thread.html/rd186ee... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rd186eedff68102ba1e68059a808101c5aa587e11542c7dcd26e7b9d7%40%3Cuser.hive.apache.org%3E

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-1926?
CVE-2020-1926 is a security vulnerability in Hive involving Apache Hive Information Exposure and Observable Timing Discrepancy under CWE-203: Observable Discrepancy.
Which Hive versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.3.8 across affected packages: org.apache.hive:hive.
What version fixes CVE-2020-1926?
Upgrading to 2.3.8 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is hive affected?
Yes, org.apache.hive:hive is affected in releases prior to 2.3.8. Upgrade your dependency to 2.3.8 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-1926?
CVE-2020-1926 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2020-1926?
CVE-2020-1926 is classified under CWE-203: Observable Discrepancy (The product behaves differently or sends different responses under different circumstances in a way that is observable to an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2020-1926?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.hive'. 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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