CVE-2024-56325: Pinot broker Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-6jwp-4wvj-6597
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-288
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-56325 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-288: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel) affecting Pinot broker libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache pinot vulnerable to authentication bypass. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.3.0.

CVE-2024-56325 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-56325
GHSA Identifier GHSA-6jwp-4wvj-6597
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-288: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Affected Product Pinot broker
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-2024-56325

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Pinot broker 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.pinot:pinot-broker fixed: 1.3.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.pinot</groupId>
    <artifactId>pinot-broker</artifactId>
    <version>1.3.0</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.pinot:pinot-common fixed: 1.3.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.pinot</groupId>
    <artifactId>pinot-common</artifactId>
    <version>1.3.0</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.pinot:pinot-controller fixed: 1.3.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.pinot</groupId>
    <artifactId>pinot-controller</artifactId>
    <version>1.3.0</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.pinot

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2024-56325, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Pinot broker in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.3.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.pinot 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-288: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel, where the product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication. In Pinot broker, 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

Authentication Bypass Issue If the path does not contain / and contain., authentication is not required. Expected Normal Request and Response Example curl -X POST -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d {\"username\":\"hack2\",\"password\":\"hack\",\"component\":\"CONTROLLER\",\"role\":\"ADMIN\",\"tables\":[],\"permissions\":[],\"usernameWithComponent\":\"hack_CONTROLLER\"} http://{server_ip}:9000/users Return: {"code":401,"error":"HTTP 401 Unauthorized"} Malicious Request and Response Example curl -X POST -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '{\"username\":\"hack\",\"password\":\"hack\",\"component\":\"CONTROLLER\",\"role\":\"ADMIN\",\"tables\":[],\"permissions\":[],\"usernameWithComponent\":\"hack_CONTROLLER\"}' http://{serverip}:9000/users; http://{serverip}:9000/users; . Return: {"users":{}} A new user gets added bypassing authentication, enabling the user to control Pinot.

CVE-2024-56325 Affected Pinot broker Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.3.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.pinot:pinot-broker
maven/org.apache.pinot/pinot-broker
Maven
≥ 0.8.0
< 1.3.0
1.3.0
org.apache.pinot:pinot-common
maven/org.apache.pinot/pinot-common
Maven
≥ 0.8.0
< 1.3.0
1.3.0
org.apache.pinot:pinot-controller
maven/org.apache.pinot/pinot-controller
Maven
≥ 0.8.0
< 1.3.0
1.3.0

References

NVD — CVE-2024-56325 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-56325
Pinot broker Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/pinot/pull/14383
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/pinot/commit/1b87488aeaf4836e3ef25b426ebbf1ad5a68e68f
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/pinot/commit/89a22f097c5ff26396e58950c90d764066a56121
Pinot broker Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/pinot
Pinot broker Release RELEASE
https://github.com/apache/pinot/releases/tag/release-1.3.0
lists.apache.org/thread/ksf8qsndr1h6... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/ksf8qsndr1h66otkbjz2wrzsbw992r8v
Pinot broker Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/03/27/8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-56325?
CVE-2024-56325 is a security vulnerability in Pinot broker involving Apache Pinot Vulnerable to Authentication Bypass under CWE-288: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel.
Which Pinot broker versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.3.0 across affected packages: org.apache.pinot:pinot-broker, org.apache.pinot:pinot-common, org.apache.pinot:pinot-controller.
What version fixes CVE-2024-56325?
Upgrading to 1.3.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is pinot-broker affected?
Yes, org.apache.pinot:pinot-broker is affected in releases prior to 1.3.0. Upgrade your dependency to 1.3.0 or later.
Is pinot-common affected?
Yes, org.apache.pinot:pinot-common is affected in releases prior to 1.3.0. Upgrade your dependency to 1.3.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-56325?
CVE-2024-56325 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-2024-56325?
CVE-2024-56325 is classified under CWE-288: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel (The product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-56325?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.pinot'. 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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