CVE-2023-35701: Hive jdbc Apache Hive Code Injection Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-vpw3-3prf-3974
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CVSS 6.6
CWE-94
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-35701 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.6) apache hive code injection vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Hive jdbc libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache hive code injection vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.0.0.

CVE-2023-35701 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-35701
GHSA Identifier GHSA-vpw3-3prf-3974
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.6
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product Hive jdbc
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.6

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required High (PR:H)
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-2023-35701

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Hive jdbc 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.hive:hive-jdbc fixed: 4.0.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.hive</groupId>
    <artifactId>hive-jdbc</artifactId>
    <version>4.0.0</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.hive

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2023-35701, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Hive jdbc in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.0.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.hive 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 Hive jdbc, 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 Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Apache Hive. The vulnerability affects the Hive JDBC driver component and it can potentially lead to arbitrary code execution on the machine/endpoint that the JDBC driver (client) is running. The malicious user must have sufficient permissions to specify/edit JDBC URL(s) in an endpoint relying on the Hive JDBC driver and the JDBC client process must run under a privileged user to fully exploit the vulnerability.  The attacker can setup a malicious HTTP server and specify a JDBC URL pointing towards this server. When a JDBC connection is attempted, the malicious HTTP server can provide a special response with customized payload that can trigger the execution of certain commands in the JDBC client.This issue affects Apache Hive: from 4.0.0-alpha-1 before 4.0.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.0.0, which fixes the issue.

CVE-2023-35701 Affected Hive jdbc Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.0.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.hive:hive-jdbc
maven/org.apache.hive/hive-jdbc
Maven
≥ 4.0.0-alpha-1
< 4.0.0
4.0.0

References

NVD — CVE-2023-35701 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-35701
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/hive/commit/7abeb1df463cc389f668172e7cf3bb772799858a
Hive jdbc Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/hive
issues.apache.org/jira/browse/hive-27... WEB
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/HIVE-27554
lists.apache.org/thread/7zcv6l63spl4... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/7zcv6l63spl4r66xwz5jv9rtrg2opx81
Hive jdbc Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/05/03/3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-35701?
CVE-2023-35701 is a security vulnerability in Hive jdbc involving Apache Hive Code Injection vulnerability under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which Hive jdbc versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.0.0 across affected packages: org.apache.hive:hive-jdbc.
What version fixes CVE-2023-35701?
Upgrading to 4.0.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is hive-jdbc affected?
Yes, org.apache.hive:hive-jdbc is affected in releases prior to 4.0.0. Upgrade your dependency to 4.0.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-35701?
CVE-2023-35701 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.6 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-35701?
CVE-2023-35701 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-2023-35701?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.hive'. 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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