CVE-2021-28655: Zeppelin Apache Zeppelin Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-gm67-h5wr-w3cv
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-20
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2021-28655 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) apache zeppelin improper input validation vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Zeppelin libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache zeppelin improper input validation vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.10.0.

CVE-2021-28655 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2021-28655
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gm67-h5wr-w3cv
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Zeppelin
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

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:N/I:L/A:L).

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

How to Fix CVE-2021-28655

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Zeppelin 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 fixed: 0.10.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.zeppelin</groupId>
    <artifactId>zeppelin</artifactId>
    <version>0.10.0</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-2021-28655, 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 in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.10.0), 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, 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

The improper Input Validation vulnerability in `Move folder to Trash` feature of Apache Zeppelin allows an attacker to delete the arbitrary files. This issue affects Apache Zeppelin Apache Zeppelin version 0.9.0 and prior versions.

CVE-2021-28655 Affected Zeppelin Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.10.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.zeppelin:zeppelin
maven/org.apache.zeppelin/zeppelin
Maven
< 0.10.0
0.10.0

References

NVD — CVE-2021-28655 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-28655
Zeppelin Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/zeppelin
lists.apache.org/thread/bxs056g3xlso... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/bxs056g3xlsofz0jb3wny9dw4llwptd2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-28655?
CVE-2021-28655 is a security vulnerability in Zeppelin involving Apache Zeppelin Improper Input Validation vulnerability under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Zeppelin versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.10.0 across affected packages: org.apache.zeppelin:zeppelin.
What version fixes CVE-2021-28655?
Upgrading to 0.10.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is zeppelin affected?
Yes, org.apache.zeppelin:zeppelin is affected in releases prior to 0.10.0. Upgrade your dependency to 0.10.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-28655?
CVE-2021-28655 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2021-28655?
CVE-2021-28655 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-2021-28655?
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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