CVE-2023-34340: Accumulo shell Apache Accumulo Improper Authentication Vulnerability Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-hp5w-w29m-vg63
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-287
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-34340 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) apache accumulo improper authentication vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting Accumulo shell libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache accumulo improper authentication vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.1.1.

CVE-2023-34340 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-34340
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hp5w-w29m-vg63
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product Accumulo shell
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:3.1/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-2023-34340

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Accumulo shell 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.accumulo:accumulo-shell fixed: 2.1.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.accumulo</groupId>
    <artifactId>accumulo-shell</artifactId>
    <version>2.1.1</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.accumulo

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2023-34340, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Accumulo shell in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.1.1), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.accumulo 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-287: Improper Authentication, where when an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. In Accumulo shell, 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 Authentication vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Apache Accumulo. This issue affects Apache Accumulo: 2.1.0. Accumulo 2.1.0 contains a defect in the user authentication process that may succeed when invalid credentials are provided. Users are advised to upgrade to 2.1.1.

CVE-2023-34340 Affected Accumulo shell Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.1.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.accumulo:accumulo-shell
maven/org.apache.accumulo/accumulo-shell
Maven
≥ 2.1.0
< 2.1.1
All 1 versions
2.1.0
2.1.1

References

NVD — CVE-2023-34340 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-34340
Accumulo shell Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/accumulo/issues/3427
Accumulo shell Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/accumulo/issues/3433
Accumulo shell Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/accumulo/pull/3440
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/accumulo/commit/0f2389735fd32e0bbc93ecde5d8c814b275b21b5
accumulo.apache.org/release/accumulo-2.... WEB
https://accumulo.apache.org/release/accumulo-2.1.1
Accumulo shell Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/accumulo
lists.apache.org/thread/syy6jftvy9l6... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/syy6jftvy9l6tlhn33o0rzwhh4rd0z4t

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-34340?
CVE-2023-34340 is a security vulnerability in Accumulo shell involving Apache Accumulo Improper Authentication vulnerability under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which Accumulo shell versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.1.1 across affected packages: org.apache.accumulo:accumulo-shell.
What version fixes CVE-2023-34340?
Upgrading to 2.1.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is accumulo-shell affected?
Yes, org.apache.accumulo:accumulo-shell is affected in releases prior to 2.1.1. Upgrade your dependency to 2.1.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-34340?
CVE-2023-34340 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-34340?
CVE-2023-34340 is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication (When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-34340?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.accumulo'. 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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