CVE-2023-45860: Hazelcast Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-8h4x-xvjp-vf99
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-89
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-45860 is a HIGH (CVSS 6.5) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')) affecting Hazelcast libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves hazelcast platform permission checking in csv file source connector. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.3.5, 5.2.5.

CVE-2023-45860 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-45860
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8h4x-xvjp-vf99
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Affected Product Hazelcast
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

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

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 None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2023-45860

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

com.hazelcast:hazelcast fixed: 5.3.5 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.hazelcast</groupId>
    <artifactId>hazelcast</artifactId>
    <version>5.3.5</version>
</dependency>
com.hazelcast:hazelcast-enterprise fixed: 5.3.5 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.hazelcast</groupId>
    <artifactId>hazelcast-enterprise</artifactId>
    <version>5.3.5</version>
</dependency>
com.hazelcast:hazelcast-enterprise fixed: 5.2.5 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.hazelcast</groupId>
    <artifactId>hazelcast-enterprise</artifactId>
    <version>5.2.5</version>
</dependency>
com.hazelcast:hazelcast-enterprise fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.hazelcast</groupId>
    <artifactId>hazelcast-enterprise</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
com.hazelcast:hazelcast fixed: 5.2.5 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.hazelcast</groupId>
    <artifactId>hazelcast</artifactId>
    <version>5.2.5</version>
</dependency>
com.hazelcast:hazelcast fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.hazelcast</groupId>
    <artifactId>hazelcast</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</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=com.hazelcast

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2023-45860, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.hazelcast

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Hazelcast in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 5.3.5), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.hazelcast 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 Hazelcast, 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

### Impact In Hazelcast Platform through 5.3.4, a security issue exists within the SQL mapping for the CSV File Source connector. This issue arises from inadequate permission checking, which could enable unauthorized clients to access data from files stored on a member's filesystem. ### Patches Fix versions: 5.3.5, 5.4.0-BETA-1 ### Workaround Disabling Hazelcast Jet processing engine in Hazelcast member configuration workarounds the issue. As a result SQL and Jet jobs won't work.

CVE-2023-45860 Affected Hazelcast Versions

6 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
5.3.55.2.5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.hazelcast:hazelcast
maven/com.hazelcast/hazelcast
Maven
≥ 5.3.0
< 5.3.5
5.3.5
com.hazelcast:hazelcast-enterprise
maven/com.hazelcast/hazelcast-enterprise
Maven
≥ 5.3.0
< 5.3.5
5.3.5
com.hazelcast:hazelcast-enterprise
maven/com.hazelcast/hazelcast-enterprise
Maven
≥ 5.2.0
< 5.2.5
5.2.5
com.hazelcast:hazelcast-enterprise
maven/com.hazelcast/hazelcast-enterprise
Maven
≤ 5.1.7
com.hazelcast:hazelcast
maven/com.hazelcast/hazelcast
Maven
≥ 5.2.0
< 5.2.5
5.2.5
com.hazelcast:hazelcast
maven/com.hazelcast/hazelcast
Maven
≤ 5.1.7

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/hazelcast/hazelcast/security/advisories/GHSA-8h4x-xvjp-vf99
NVD — CVE-2023-45860 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-45860
Hazelcast Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/hazelcast/hazelcast/pull/25348
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/hazelcast/hazelcast/commit/98be233e79cf4bc1ff3c7126a9189988bd0e87bd
Hazelcast Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/hazelcast/hazelcast

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-45860?
CVE-2023-45860 is a security vulnerability in Hazelcast involving Hazelcast Platform permission checking in CSV File Source connector under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection').
Which Hazelcast versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 5.3.5, 5.2.5 across affected packages: com.hazelcast:hazelcast, com.hazelcast:hazelcast-enterprise.
What version fixes CVE-2023-45860?
Upgrading to 5.3.5, 5.2.5 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is hazelcast affected?
Yes, com.hazelcast:hazelcast is affected in releases prior to 5.3.5, 5.2.5, Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to 5.3.5, 5.2.5, Latest secure release or later.
Is hazelcast-enterprise affected?
Yes, com.hazelcast:hazelcast-enterprise is affected in releases prior to 5.3.5, 5.2.5, Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to 5.3.5, 5.2.5, Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-45860?
CVE-2023-45860 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-45860?
CVE-2023-45860 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-2023-45860?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.hazelcast'. 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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