CVE-2024-29868: Apache StreamPipes Use Of Cryptographically Weak Pseudo-Random Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-cf3q-vg8w-mw84
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CVSS 9.1
CWE-338
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-29868 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.1) use of cryptographically weak pseudo-random vulnerability (CWE-338: Use of Cryptographically Weak Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG)) affecting Apache StreamPipes libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves use of cryptographically weak pseudo-random number generator (prng) in recovery token generation. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.95.0.

CVE-2024-29868 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-29868
GHSA Identifier GHSA-cf3q-vg8w-mw84
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.1
CWE Classification CWE-338: Use of Cryptographically Weak Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG)
Affected Product Apache StreamPipes
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.1

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

How to Fix CVE-2024-29868

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Apache StreamPipes 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.streampipes:streampipes-resource-management fixed: 0.95.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.streampipes</groupId>
    <artifactId>streampipes-resource-management</artifactId>
    <version>0.95.0</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.streampipes

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2024-29868, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Apache StreamPipes in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.95.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.streampipes 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-338: Use of Cryptographically Weak Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG), where the product uses a pseudo-random number generator (prng) in a security context, but the prng's algorithm is not cryptographically strong. In Apache StreamPipes, 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

Use of Cryptographically Weak Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG) vulnerability in Apache StreamPipes user self-registration and password recovery mechanism. This allows an attacker to guess the recovery token in a reasonable time and thereby to take over the attacked user's account. This issue affects Apache StreamPipes: from 0.69.0 through 0.93.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.95.0, which fixes the issue.

CVE-2024-29868 Affected Apache StreamPipes Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.95.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.streampipes:streampipes-resource-management
maven/org.apache.streampipes/streampipes-resource-management
Maven
≥ 0.69.0
< 0.95.0
0.95.0

References

NVD — CVE-2024-29868 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-29868
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/streampipes/commit/1d94191c49617dffbcb6f6d8fd73bcd5dd597d52
Apache StreamPipes Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/streampipes
lists.apache.org/thread/g7t7zctvq2fy... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/g7t7zctvq2fysrw1x17flnc12592nhx7
Apache StreamPipes Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/22/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-29868?
CVE-2024-29868 is a security vulnerability in Apache StreamPipes involving Use of Cryptographically Weak Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG) in Recovery Token Generation under CWE-338: Use of Cryptographically Weak Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG).
Which Apache StreamPipes versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.95.0 across affected packages: org.apache.streampipes:streampipes-resource-management.
What version fixes CVE-2024-29868?
Upgrading to 0.95.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is streampipes-resource-management affected?
Yes, org.apache.streampipes:streampipes-resource-management is affected in releases prior to 0.95.0. Upgrade your dependency to 0.95.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-29868?
CVE-2024-29868 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-29868?
CVE-2024-29868 is classified under CWE-338: Use of Cryptographically Weak Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG) (The product uses a Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG) in a security context, but the PRNG's algorithm is not cryptographically strong.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-29868?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.streampipes'. 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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