CVE-2023-24163: Hutool all SQL Injection Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-6c25-cxcc-pmc4
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-89
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-24163 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) sql injection vulnerability (CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')) affecting Hutool all libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves dromara hutool vulnerable to sql injection. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.8.21.

CVE-2023-24163 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-24163
GHSA Identifier GHSA-6c25-cxcc-pmc4
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Affected Product Hutool all
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

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:H/A:H).

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 High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2023-24163

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

cn.hutool:hutool-all fixed: 5.8.21 
<dependency>
    <groupId>cn.hutool</groupId>
    <artifactId>hutool-all</artifactId>
    <version>5.8.21</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=cn.hutool

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2023-24163, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=cn.hutool

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Hutool all in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 5.8.21), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=cn.hutool 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-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an sql command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended sql command when it is sent to a downstream component. without sufficient removal or quoting of sql syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated sql query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as sql instead of ordinary user data. In Hutool all, 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

SQL Inection vulnerability in Dromara hutool v5.8.11 allows attacker to execute arbitrary code via the aviator template engine.

CVE-2023-24163 Affected Hutool all Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
5.8.21
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
cn.hutool:hutool-all
maven/cn.hutool/hutool-all
Maven
< 5.8.21
5.8.21

References

NVD — CVE-2023-24163 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-24163
Hutool all Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/dromara/hutool/issues/3149
Hutool all Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/google/osv.dev/issues/2195
gitee.com/dromara/hutool PACKAGE
https://gitee.com/dromara/hutool
gitee.com/dromara/hutool/issu... WEB
https://gitee.com/dromara/hutool/issues/I6AJWJ#note_15801868
gitee.com/dromara/hutool/issu... WEB
https://gitee.com/dromara/hutool/issues/I6AJWJ#note_20057806_link
Hutool all Release RELEASE
https://github.com/dromara/hutool/releases/tag/5.8.21

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-24163?
CVE-2023-24163 is a security vulnerability in Hutool all involving Dromara hutool vulnerable to SQL Injection under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection').
Which Hutool all versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 5.8.21 across affected packages: cn.hutool:hutool-all.
What version fixes CVE-2023-24163?
Upgrading to 5.8.21 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is hutool-all affected?
Yes, cn.hutool:hutool-all is affected in releases prior to 5.8.21. Upgrade your dependency to 5.8.21 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-24163?
CVE-2023-24163 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-24163?
CVE-2023-24163 is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-24163?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=cn.hutool'. 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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