CVE-2024-27894: Apache Pulsar Pulsar Functions Worker Allows Unauthorized Vulnerability
HIGHCVE-2024-27894 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) pulsar functions worker allows unauthorized vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Apache Pulsar libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves pulsar functions worker allows unauthorized file access and unauthorized http/https proxying. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.10.6, 2.11.4, 3.0.3, 3.1.3, 3.2.1.
CVE-2024-27894 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 8.8
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:H/A:H).
How to Fix CVE-2024-27894
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Apache Pulsar dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.pulsar</groupId>
<artifactId>pulsar-functions-worker</artifactId>
<version>2.10.6</version>
</dependency>
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.pulsar</groupId>
<artifactId>pulsar-functions-worker</artifactId>
<version>2.11.4</version>
</dependency>
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.pulsar</groupId>
<artifactId>pulsar-functions-worker</artifactId>
<version>3.0.3</version>
</dependency>
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.pulsar</groupId>
<artifactId>pulsar-functions-worker</artifactId>
<version>3.1.3</version>
</dependency>
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.pulsar</groupId>
<artifactId>pulsar-functions-worker</artifactId>
<version>3.2.1</version>
</dependency>
Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.pulsar
How to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2024-27894, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.pulsar
Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Apache Pulsar in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.10.6), your application is affected.
Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.pulsar 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-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. In Apache Pulsar, 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
CVE-2024-27894 Affected Apache Pulsar Versions
5 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
org.apache.pulsar:pulsar-functions-worker
|
Maven |
≥ 2.4.0
< 2.10.6
|
2.10.6
|
|
org.apache.pulsar:pulsar-functions-worker
|
Maven |
≥ 2.11.0
< 2.11.4
|
2.11.4
|
|
org.apache.pulsar:pulsar-functions-worker
|
Maven |
≥ 3.0.0
< 3.0.3
|
3.0.3
|
|
org.apache.pulsar:pulsar-functions-worker
|
Maven |
≥ 3.1.0
< 3.1.3
|
3.1.3
|
|
org.apache.pulsar:pulsar-functions-worker
|
Maven |
≥ 3.2.0
< 3.2.1
|
3.2.1
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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"modified" : "2025-01-21T18:19:26Z",
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"summary" : "Apache Pulsar: Pulsar Functions Worker Allows Unauthorized File Access and Unauthorized HTTP/HTTPS Proxying",
"details" : "The Pulsar Functions Worker includes a capability that permits authenticated users to create functions where the function's implementation is referenced by a URL. The supported URL schemes include \"file\", \"http\", and \"https\". When a function is created using this method, the Functions Worker will retrieve the implementation from the URL provided by the user. However, this feature introduces a vulnerability that can be exploited by an attacker to gain unauthorized access to any file that the Pulsar Functions Worker process has permissions to read. This includes reading the process environment which potentially includes sensitive information, such as secrets. Furthermore, an attacker could leverage this vulnerability to use the Pulsar Functions Worker as a proxy to access the content of remote HTTP and HTTPS endpoint URLs. This could also be used to carry out denial of service attacks.\nThis vulnerability also applies to the Pulsar Broker when it is configured with \"functionsWorkerEnabled=true\".\n\nThis issue affects Apache Pulsar versions from 2.4.0 to 2.10.5, from 2.11.0 to 2.11.3, from 3.0.0 to 3.0.2, from 3.1.0 to 3.1.2, and 3.2.0. \n\n2.10 Pulsar Function Worker users should upgrade to at least 2.10.6.\n2.11 Pulsar Function Worker users should upgrade to at least 2.11.4.\n3.0 Pulsar Function Worker users should upgrade to at least 3.0.3.\n3.1 Pulsar Function Worker users should upgrade to at least 3.1.3.\n3.2 Pulsar Function Worker users should upgrade to at least 3.2.1.\n\nUsers operating versions prior to those listed above should upgrade to the aforementioned patched versions or newer versions.\n\nThe updated versions of Pulsar Functions Worker will, by default, impose restrictions on the creation of functions using URLs. For users who rely on this functionality, the Function Worker configuration provides two configuration keys: \"additionalEnabledConnectorUrlPatterns\" and \"additionalEnabledFunctionsUrlPatterns\". These keys allow users to specify a set of URL patterns that are permitted, enabling the creation of functions using URLs that match the defined patterns. This approach ensures that the feature remains available to those who require it, while limiting the potential for unauthorized access and exploitation.",
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