CVE-2018-8028: Sentry Apache Sentry May Allow Attacker Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-6xhj-p29v-82j8
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-862
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2018-8028 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) apache sentry may allow attacker vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) affecting Sentry libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache sentry may allow attacker to access/remove data from sentry protected table. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.0.1.

CVE-2018-8028 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2018-8028
GHSA Identifier GHSA-6xhj-p29v-82j8
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-862: Missing Authorization
Affected Product Sentry
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
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-2018-8028

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Sentry 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.sentry:sentry fixed: 2.0.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.sentry</groupId>
    <artifactId>sentry</artifactId>
    <version>2.0.1</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.sentry

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2018-8028, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Sentry in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.0.1), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.sentry 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-862: Missing Authorization, where the product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. In Sentry, 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

An authenticated user can execute ALTER TABLE EXCHANGE PARTITIONS without being authorized by Apache Sentry before 2.0.1. This can allow an attacker unauthorized access to the partitioned data of a Sentry protected table and can allow an attacker to remove data from a Sentry protected table.

CVE-2018-8028 Affected Sentry Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.0.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.sentry:sentry
maven/org.apache.sentry/sentry
Maven
< 2.0.1
2.0.1

References

NVD — CVE-2018-8028 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-8028
cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/... WEB
https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/SENTRY/Vulnerabilities+found+in+Apache+Sentry
Sentry Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/sentry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8028?
CVE-2018-8028 is a security vulnerability in Sentry involving Apache Sentry may allow attacker to access/remove data from Sentry protected table under CWE-862: Missing Authorization.
Which Sentry versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.0.1 across affected packages: org.apache.sentry:sentry.
What version fixes CVE-2018-8028?
Upgrading to 2.0.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is sentry affected?
Yes, org.apache.sentry:sentry is affected in releases prior to 2.0.1. Upgrade your dependency to 2.0.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-8028?
CVE-2018-8028 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2018-8028?
CVE-2018-8028 is classified under CWE-862: Missing Authorization (The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2018-8028?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.sentry'. 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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