CVE-2024-31860: Zeppelin server Path Traversal Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-g64r-xf39-q4p5
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-20 CWE-22
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-31860 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) path traversal vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Zeppelin server libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache zeppelin path traversal vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.11.0.

CVE-2024-31860 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-31860
GHSA Identifier GHSA-g64r-xf39-q4p5
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Zeppelin server
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

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:L/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 Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2024-31860

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Zeppelin server 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.zeppelin:zeppelin-server fixed: 0.11.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.zeppelin</groupId>
    <artifactId>zeppelin-server</artifactId>
    <version>0.11.0</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.zeppelin

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2024-31860, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Zeppelin server in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.11.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.zeppelin 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 Zeppelin server, 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

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Apache Zeppelin. By adding relative path indicators (e.g `..`), attackers can see the contents for any files in the filesystem that the server account can access.  This issue affects Apache Zeppelin from 0.9.0 before 0.11.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.11.0, which fixes the issue.

CVE-2024-31860 Affected Zeppelin server Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.11.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.zeppelin:zeppelin-server
maven/org.apache.zeppelin/zeppelin-server
Maven
≥ 0.9.0
< 0.11.0
0.11.0

References

NVD — CVE-2024-31860 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-31860
Zeppelin server Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/zeppelin/pull/4632
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/zeppelin/commit/f025a697c1d1d0264064d5adf6cb0b20d85041b6
Zeppelin server Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/zeppelin
lists.apache.org/thread/c0zfjnow3oc3... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/c0zfjnow3oc3dzc8w5rbkzj8lqj5jm5x
Zeppelin server Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/09/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-31860?
CVE-2024-31860 is a security vulnerability in Zeppelin server involving Apache Zeppelin Path Traversal vulnerability under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Zeppelin server versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.11.0 across affected packages: org.apache.zeppelin:zeppelin-server.
What version fixes CVE-2024-31860?
Upgrading to 0.11.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is zeppelin-server affected?
Yes, org.apache.zeppelin:zeppelin-server is affected in releases prior to 0.11.0. Upgrade your dependency to 0.11.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-31860?
CVE-2024-31860 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-31860?
CVE-2024-31860 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (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.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-31860?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.zeppelin'. 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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