CVE-2022-38369: Iotdb server Apache IoTDB Session Fixation Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-g6vm-3ch8-c6jq
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-384
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-38369 is a MODERATE (CVSS 8.8) apache iotdb session fixation vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-384: Session Fixation) affecting Iotdb server libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache iotdb session fixation vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.13.1.

CVE-2022-38369 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-38369
GHSA Identifier GHSA-g6vm-3ch8-c6jq
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-384: Session Fixation
Affected Product Iotdb server
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

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:N/UI:R/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 Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2022-38369

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Iotdb 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.iotdb:iotdb-server fixed: 0.13.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.iotdb</groupId>
    <artifactId>iotdb-server</artifactId>
    <version>0.13.1</version>
</dependency>
apache-iotdb fixed: 0.13.1 
pip install apache-iotdb>=0.13.1
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.iotdb

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-38369, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Iotdb server in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.13.1), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.iotdb 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-384: Session Fixation, where authenticating a user, or otherwise establishing a new user session, without invalidating any existing session identifier gives an attacker the opportunity to steal authenticated sessions. In Iotdb 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

Apache IoTDB version 0.13.0 is vulnerable to session id attack. Users should upgrade to version 0.13.1 which addresses this issue.

CVE-2022-38369 Affected Iotdb server Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.13.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.iotdb:iotdb-server
maven/org.apache.iotdb/iotdb-server
Maven
< 0.13.1
0.13.1
apache-iotdb
pypi/apache-iotdb
PyPI
< 0.13.1
0.13.1

References

NVD — CVE-2022-38369 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-38369
Iotdb server Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/iotdb
Iotdb server Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/apache-iotdb/PYSEC-2022-43069.yaml
lists.apache.org/thread/7nk03ywvx3t3... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/7nk03ywvx3t3yjbcxzt7zy4nyc89y9b0
Iotdb server Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/05/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-38369?
CVE-2022-38369 is a security vulnerability in Iotdb server involving Apache IoTDB Session Fixation vulnerability under CWE-384: Session Fixation.
Which Iotdb server versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.13.1 across affected packages: org.apache.iotdb:iotdb-server, apache-iotdb.
What version fixes CVE-2022-38369?
Upgrading to 0.13.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is iotdb-server affected?
Yes, org.apache.iotdb:iotdb-server is affected in releases prior to 0.13.1. Upgrade your dependency to 0.13.1 or later.
Is apache-iotdb affected?
Yes, apache-iotdb is affected in releases prior to 0.13.1. Upgrade your dependency to 0.13.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-38369?
CVE-2022-38369 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-38369?
CVE-2022-38369 is classified under CWE-384: Session Fixation (Authenticating a user, or otherwise establishing a new user session, without invalidating any existing session identifier gives an attacker the opportunity to steal authenticated sessions.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-38369?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.iotdb'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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