CVE-2024-46910: Apache Atlas Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-x3v6-f5fr-4wwv
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CVSS 7.1
CWE-80
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-46910 is a MODERATE (CVSS 7.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-80: Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS)) affecting Apache Atlas libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves an authenticated user can perform xss and potentially impersonate another user. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.4.0.

CVE-2024-46910 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-46910
GHSA Identifier GHSA-x3v6-f5fr-4wwv
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.1
CWE Classification CWE-80: Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS)
Affected Product Apache Atlas
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.1

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:L/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 Low (C:L)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2024-46910

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Apache Atlas 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.atlas:apache-atlas fixed: 2.4.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.atlas</groupId>
    <artifactId>apache-atlas</artifactId>
    <version>2.4.0</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.atlas

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2024-46910, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Apache Atlas in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.4.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.atlas 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-80: Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS), where the product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages. In Apache Atlas, 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

An authenticated user can perform XSS and potentially impersonate another user. This issue affects Apache Atlas versions 2.3.0 and earlier. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.0, which fixes the issue.

CVE-2024-46910 Affected Apache Atlas Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.4.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.atlas:apache-atlas
maven/org.apache.atlas/apache-atlas
Maven
≥ 2.0.0
< 2.4.0
2.4.0

References

NVD — CVE-2024-46910 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-46910
Apache Atlas Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/atlas
lists.apache.org/thread/sqzp34l4cdk2... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/sqzp34l4cdk21zoq5g31qlsvr7jvb1fy
Apache Atlas Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/02/12/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-46910?
CVE-2024-46910 is a security vulnerability in Apache Atlas involving An authenticated user can perform XSS and potentially impersonate another user under CWE-80: Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS).
Which Apache Atlas versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.4.0 across affected packages: org.apache.atlas:apache-atlas.
What version fixes CVE-2024-46910?
Upgrading to 2.4.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is apache-atlas affected?
Yes, org.apache.atlas:apache-atlas is affected in releases prior to 2.4.0. Upgrade your dependency to 2.4.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-46910?
CVE-2024-46910 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-46910?
CVE-2024-46910 is classified under CWE-80: Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) (The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-46910?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.atlas'. 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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