CVE-2024-45478: Ranger Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-vrx2-mgr9-v67h
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CVSS 4.8
CWE-20 CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-45478 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.8) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Ranger libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache ranger has stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in edit service page. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.5.0.

CVE-2024-45478 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-45478
GHSA Identifier GHSA-vrx2-mgr9-v67h
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.8
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Ranger
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.8

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2024-45478

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Ranger 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.ranger:ranger fixed: 2.5.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.ranger</groupId>
    <artifactId>ranger</artifactId>
    <version>2.5.0</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.ranger

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2024-45478, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Ranger in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.5.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.ranger 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-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. In Ranger, 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

Stored XSS vulnerability in Edit Service Page of Apache Ranger UI in Apache Ranger Version 2.4.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version Apache Ranger 2.5.0, which fixes this issue.

CVE-2024-45478 Affected Ranger Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.5.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.ranger:ranger
maven/org.apache.ranger/ranger
Maven
< 2.5.0
2.5.0

References

NVD — CVE-2024-45478 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-45478
cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/... WEB
https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/RANGER/Vulnerabilities+found+in+Ranger
Ranger Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/ranger
Ranger Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/01/21/3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45478?
CVE-2024-45478 is a security vulnerability in Ranger involving Apache Ranger has Stored Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in Edit Service Page under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Ranger versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.5.0 across affected packages: org.apache.ranger:ranger.
What version fixes CVE-2024-45478?
Upgrading to 2.5.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is ranger affected?
Yes, org.apache.ranger:ranger is affected in releases prior to 2.5.0. Upgrade your dependency to 2.5.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-45478?
CVE-2024-45478 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.8 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-45478?
CVE-2024-45478 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-45478?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.ranger'. 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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