CVE-2024-32888: Redshift jdbc42 SQL Injection Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-x3wm-hffr-chwm
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CVSS 10.0
CWE-89
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-32888 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 10.0) sql injection vulnerability (CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')) affecting Redshift jdbc42 libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves amazon jdbc driver for redshift sql injection via line comment generation. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.1.0.28.

CVE-2024-32888 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-32888
GHSA Identifier GHSA-x3wm-hffr-chwm
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 10.0
CWE Classification CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Affected Product Redshift jdbc42
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 10.0

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:C/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 Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2024-32888

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Redshift jdbc42 dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

com.amazon.redshift:redshift-jdbc42 fixed: 2.1.0.28 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.amazon.redshift</groupId>
    <artifactId>redshift-jdbc42</artifactId>
    <version>2.1.0.28</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=com.amazon.redshift

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2024-32888, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.amazon.redshift

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Redshift jdbc42 in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.1.0.28), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.amazon.redshift 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-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an sql command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended sql command when it is sent to a downstream component. without sufficient removal or quoting of sql syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated sql query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as sql instead of ordinary user data. In Redshift jdbc42, 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

### Impact SQL injection is possible when using the non-default connection property `preferQueryMode=simple` in combination with application code which has a vulnerable SQL that negates a parameter value. There is no vulnerability in the driver when using the default, extended query mode. Note that `preferQueryMode` is not a supported parameter in Redshift JDBC driver, and is inherited code from Postgres JDBC driver. Users who do not override default settings to utilize this unsupported query mode are not affected. ### Patch This issue is patched in driver version 2.1.0.28. ### Workarounds Do not use the connection property `preferQueryMode=simple`. (NOTE: If you do not explicitly specify a query mode, then you are using the default of extended query mode and are not affected by this issue.) ### References Similar to finding in Postgres JDBC: https://github.com/pgjdbc/pgjdbc/security/advisories/GHSA-24rp-q3w6-vc56 If you have any questions or comments about this advisory, we ask that you contact AWS Security via our [vulnerability reporting page](https://aws.amazon.com/security/vulnerability-reporting) or directly via email to [aws-security@amazon.com](mailto:aws-security@amazon.com). Please do not create a public GitHub issue.

CVE-2024-32888 Affected Redshift jdbc42 Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.1.0.28
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.amazon.redshift:redshift-jdbc42
maven/com.amazon.redshift/redshift-jdbc42
Maven
< 2.1.0.28
2.1.0.28

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/aws/amazon-redshift-jdbc-driver/security/advisories/GHSA-x3wm-hffr-chwm
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/pgjdbc/pgjdbc/security/advisories/GHSA-24rp-q3w6-vc56
NVD — CVE-2024-32888 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-32888
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/aws/amazon-redshift-jdbc-driver/commit/0d354a5f26ca23f7cac4e800e3b8734220230319
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/aws/amazon-redshift-jdbc-driver/commit/12a5e8ecfbb44c8154fc66041cca2e20ecd7b339
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/aws/amazon-redshift-jdbc-driver/commit/bc93694201a291493778ce5369a72befeca5ba7d
Redshift jdbc42 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/aws/amazon-redshift-jdbc-driver
www.sonarsource.com/blog/double-dash-do... WEB
https://www.sonarsource.com/blog/double-dash-double-trouble-a-subtle-sql-injection-flaw

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-32888?
CVE-2024-32888 is a security vulnerability in Redshift jdbc42 involving Amazon JDBC Driver for Redshift SQL Injection via line comment generation under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection').
Which Redshift jdbc42 versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.1.0.28 across affected packages: com.amazon.redshift:redshift-jdbc42.
What version fixes CVE-2024-32888?
Upgrading to 2.1.0.28 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is redshift-jdbc42 affected?
Yes, com.amazon.redshift:redshift-jdbc42 is affected in releases prior to 2.1.0.28. Upgrade your dependency to 2.1.0.28 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-32888?
CVE-2024-32888 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-32888?
CVE-2024-32888 is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-32888?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.amazon.redshift'. 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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