CVE-2023-46226: Iotdb core Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-rxgg-273w-rfw7
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-94
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-46226 is a HIGH (CVSS 9.8) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Iotdb core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves remote code execution vulnerability in apache iotdb via udf. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.3.0.

CVE-2023-46226 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-46226
GHSA Identifier GHSA-rxgg-273w-rfw7
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product Iotdb core
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-2023-46226

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Iotdb core 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-core fixed: 1.3.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.iotdb</groupId>
    <artifactId>iotdb-core</artifactId>
    <version>1.3.0</version>
</dependency>
apache-iotdb fixed: 1.3.0 
pip install apache-iotdb>=1.3.0
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-2023-46226, 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 core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.3.0), 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-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. In Iotdb core, 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

Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Apache IoTDB. This issue affects Apache IoTDB from 1.0.0 through 1.2.2. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.3.0, which fixes the issue.

CVE-2023-46226 Affected Iotdb core Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.3.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.iotdb:iotdb-core
maven/org.apache.iotdb/iotdb-core
Maven
≥ 1.0.0
< 1.3.0
1.3.0
apache-iotdb
pypi/apache-iotdb
PyPI
≥ 1.0.0
< 1.3.0
1.3.0

References

NVD — CVE-2023-46226 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-46226
Iotdb core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/iotdb
Iotdb core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/apache-iotdb/PYSEC-2024-11.yaml
lists.apache.org/thread/293b4ob65ftn... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/293b4ob65ftnfwyf62fb9zh8gwdy38hg
Iotdb core Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/15/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-46226?
CVE-2023-46226 is a security vulnerability in Iotdb core involving Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Apache IoTDB via UDF under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which Iotdb core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.3.0 across affected packages: org.apache.iotdb:iotdb-core, apache-iotdb.
What version fixes CVE-2023-46226?
Upgrading to 1.3.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is iotdb-core affected?
Yes, org.apache.iotdb:iotdb-core is affected in releases prior to 1.3.0. Upgrade your dependency to 1.3.0 or later.
Is apache-iotdb affected?
Yes, apache-iotdb is affected in releases prior to 1.3.0. Upgrade your dependency to 1.3.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-46226?
CVE-2023-46226 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (HIGH) 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-2023-46226?
CVE-2023-46226 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-46226?
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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