CVE-2021-28656: Zeppelin web Apache Zeppelin CSRF Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE

Advisory Identifier: GHSA-prvg-rh5h-74jr

CVSS 5.4

Published 2024-04-09

Advisory Summary

CVE-2021-28656 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) apache zeppelin csrf vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)) affecting Zeppelin web libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache zeppelin csrf vulnerability in the credentials page. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2021-28656 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2021-28656

GHSA Identifier GHSA-prvg-rh5h-74jr

Severity MODERATE

CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.4

CWE Classification CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Affected Product Zeppelin web

Package Ecosystem Maven

Published Date 2024-04-09

Last Updated 2024-05-02

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.4

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

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 Low (C:L)

Integrity Low (I:L)

Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2021-28656

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Zeppelin web 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-web fixed: Latest secure release

<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.zeppelin</groupId>
    <artifactId>zeppelin-web</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</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-2021-28656, 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 web in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), 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-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), where the web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor. In Zeppelin web, 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

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Credential page of Apache Zeppelin allows an attacker to submit malicious request. This issue affects Apache Zeppelin Apache Zeppelin version 0.9.0 and prior versions.

CVE-2021-28656 Affected Zeppelin web Versions

1 component(s)

Product / Package	Ecosystem	Affected Versions	Fixed Version
org.apache.zeppelin:zeppelin-web maven/org.apache.zeppelin/zeppelin-web	Maven	≤ 0.9.0

References

NVD — CVE-2021-28656 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-28656

Zeppelin web Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/apache/zeppelin

lists.apache.org/thread/dttzkkv4qyn1... WEB

https://lists.apache.org/thread/dttzkkv4qyn1rq2fdv1r94otb1osxztc

Zeppelin web Security Information SECURITY

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/09/3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-28656?

CVE-2021-28656 is a security vulnerability in Zeppelin web involving Apache Zeppelin CSRF vulnerability in the Credentials page under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF).

Which Zeppelin web versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: org.apache.zeppelin:zeppelin-web.

What version fixes CVE-2021-28656?

Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Is zeppelin-web affected?

Yes, org.apache.zeppelin:zeppelin-web is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-28656?

CVE-2021-28656 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.

What CWE is associated with CVE-2021-28656?

CVE-2021-28656 is classified under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) (The web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor.).

How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2021-28656?

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.

Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema

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CVSS V3

5.4 MODERATE