CVE-2024-31863: Apache Zeppelin Replacing Other Users Notebook, Bypassing Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-m65c-wmw9-vmpp
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-290
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-31863 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) replacing other users notebook, bypassing vulnerability (CWE-290: Authentication Bypass by Spoofing) affecting Apache Zeppelin libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves replacing other users notebook, bypassing any permissions. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.11.0.

CVE-2024-31863 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-31863
GHSA Identifier GHSA-m65c-wmw9-vmpp
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-290: Authentication Bypass by Spoofing
Affected Product Apache 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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2024-31863

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Apache 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-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-2024-31863, 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 Apache Zeppelin 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-290: Authentication Bypass by Spoofing, where this attack-focused weakness is caused by incorrectly implemented authentication schemes that are subject to spoofing attacks. In Apache 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

Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerability by replacing to exsiting notes in Apache Zeppelin. This issue affects Apache Zeppelin: from 0.10.1 before 0.11.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.11.0, which fixes the issue.

CVE-2024-31863 Affected Apache Zeppelin 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
≥ 0.10.1
< 0.11.0
0.11.0

References

NVD — CVE-2024-31863 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-31863
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/zeppelin/commit/f025a697c1d1d0264064d5adf6cb0b20d85041b6
Apache Zeppelin Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/zeppelin
lists.apache.org/thread/3od2gfpwllmt... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/3od2gfpwllmtc9c5ggw04ohn8s7w3ct9
Apache Zeppelin Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/09/6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-31863?
CVE-2024-31863 is a security vulnerability in Apache Zeppelin involving Replacing other users notebook, bypassing any permissions under CWE-290: Authentication Bypass by Spoofing.
Which Apache Zeppelin versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.11.0 across affected packages: org.apache.zeppelin:zeppelin-server.
What version fixes CVE-2024-31863?
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-2024-31863?
CVE-2024-31863 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-31863?
CVE-2024-31863 is classified under CWE-290: Authentication Bypass by Spoofing (This attack-focused weakness is caused by incorrectly implemented authentication schemes that are subject to spoofing attacks.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-31863?
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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