CVE-2024-39676: Apache Pinot Unauthorized Endpoint Exposed Sensitive Information Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-8gj9-r4hv-3jjw
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-200
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-39676 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) unauthorized endpoint exposed sensitive information vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Apache Pinot libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves unauthorized endpoint exposed sensitive information. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.0.0.

CVE-2024-39676 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-39676
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8gj9-r4hv-3jjw
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Apache Pinot
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-2024-39676

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Apache Pinot 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-controller fixed: 1.0.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.pinot</groupId>
    <artifactId>pinot-controller</artifactId>
    <version>1.0.0</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-2024-39676, 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 Apache Pinot in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.0.0), 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-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. In Apache Pinot, 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

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in Apache Pinot. This issue affects Apache Pinot: from 0.1 before 1.0.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.0.0 and configure RBAC, which fixes the issue. Details:  When using a request to path `/appconfigs` to the controller, it can lead to the disclosure of sensitive information such as system information (e.g. arch, os version), environment information (e.g. maxHeapSize) and Pinot configurations (e.g. zookeeper path). This issue was addressed by the Role-based Access Control https://docs.pinot.apache.org/operators/tutorials/authentication/basic-auth-access-control , so that `/appConfigs` and all other APIs can be access controlled. Only authorized users have access to it. Note the user needs to add the admin role accordingly to the RBAC guide to control access to this endpoint, and in the future version of Pinot, a default admin role is planned to be added.

CVE-2024-39676 Affected Apache Pinot Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.0.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.pinot:pinot-controller
maven/org.apache.pinot/pinot-controller
Maven
≥ 0.1
< 1.0.0
1.0.0

References

NVD — CVE-2024-39676 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-39676
docs.pinot.apache.org/operators/tutorials... WEB
https://docs.pinot.apache.org/operators/tutorials/authentication/basic-auth-access-control
Apache Pinot Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/pinot
lists.apache.org/thread/hsm0b2w8qr0s... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/hsm0b2w8qr0sqy4rj1mfnnw286tslpzc
Apache Pinot Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/23/5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-39676?
CVE-2024-39676 is a security vulnerability in Apache Pinot involving Unauthorized endpoint exposed sensitive information under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Apache Pinot versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.0.0 across affected packages: org.apache.pinot:pinot-controller.
What version fixes CVE-2024-39676?
Upgrading to 1.0.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is pinot-controller affected?
Yes, org.apache.pinot:pinot-controller is affected in releases prior to 1.0.0. Upgrade your dependency to 1.0.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-39676?
CVE-2024-39676 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-2024-39676?
CVE-2024-39676 is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-39676?
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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