CVE-2018-12972: Opentsdb OpenTSDB Vulnerable To OS Command Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-cx2v-jrjc-g54w
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-78
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2018-12972 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) opentsdb vulnerable to os command vulnerability (CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')) affecting Opentsdb libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves opentsdb vulnerable to os command injection. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2018-12972 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2018-12972
GHSA Identifier GHSA-cx2v-jrjc-g54w
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Affected Product Opentsdb
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

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

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 High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2018-12972

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

net.opentsdb:opentsdb fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>net.opentsdb</groupId>
    <artifactId>opentsdb</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=net.opentsdb

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2018-12972, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=net.opentsdb

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

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=net.opentsdb 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-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an os command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended os command when it is sent to a downstream component. In Opentsdb, 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 issue was discovered in OpenTSDB 2.3.0. Many parameters to the /q URI can execute commands, including o, key, style, and yrange and y2range and their JSON input.

CVE-2018-12972 Affected Opentsdb Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
net.opentsdb:opentsdb
maven/net.opentsdb/opentsdb
Maven
≤ 2.3.0

References

NVD — CVE-2018-12972 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-12972
Opentsdb Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/OpenTSDB/opentsdb/issues/1239
Opentsdb Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/OpenTSDB/opentsdb

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-12972?
CVE-2018-12972 is a security vulnerability in Opentsdb involving OpenTSDB vulnerable to OS Command Injection under CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection').
Which Opentsdb versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: net.opentsdb:opentsdb.
What version fixes CVE-2018-12972?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is opentsdb affected?
Yes, net.opentsdb:opentsdb is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-12972?
CVE-2018-12972 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2018-12972?
CVE-2018-12972 is classified under CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2018-12972?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=net.opentsdb'. 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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