CVE-2023-32007: Spark parent 2.12 Apache Spark UI Vulnerable To Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-59hw-j9g6-mfg3
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-77
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-32007 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) apache spark ui vulnerable to vulnerability (CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')) affecting Spark parent 2.12 libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache spark ui vulnerable to command injection. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.2.2.

CVE-2023-32007 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-32007
GHSA Identifier GHSA-59hw-j9g6-mfg3
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Affected Product Spark parent 2.12
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

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:H/I:H/A:H).

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 High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2023-32007

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Spark parent 2.12 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.spark:spark-parent_2.12 fixed: 3.2.2 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.spark</groupId>
    <artifactId>spark-parent_2.12</artifactId>
    <version>3.2.2</version>
</dependency>
pyspark fixed: 3.2.2 
pip install pyspark>=3.2.2
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.spark

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2023-32007, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Spark parent 2.12 in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.2.2), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.spark 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-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component. In Spark parent 2.12, 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

The Apache Spark UI offers the possibility to enable ACLs via the configuration option spark.acls.enable. With an authentication filter, this checks whether a user has access permissions to view or modify the application. If ACLs are enabled, a code path in HttpSecurityFilter can allow someone to perform impersonation by providing an arbitrary user name. A malicious user might then be able to reach a permission check function that will ultimately build a Unix shell command based on their input, and execute it. This will result in arbitrary shell command execution as the user Spark is currently running as. This issue was disclosed earlier as CVE-2022-33891, but incorrectly claimed version 3.1.3 (which has since gone EOL) would not be affected. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer. Users are recommended to upgrade to a supported version of Apache Spark, such as version 3.4.0.

CVE-2023-32007 Affected Spark parent 2.12 Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.2.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.spark:spark-parent_2.12
maven/org.apache.spark/spark-parent_2.12
Maven
≥ 3.1.1
< 3.2.2
3.2.2
pyspark
pypi/pyspark
PyPI
≥ 3.1.1
< 3.2.2
3.2.2

References

NVD — CVE-2023-32007 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-32007
Spark parent 2.12 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/spark
Spark parent 2.12 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/pyspark/PYSEC-2023-72.yaml
lists.apache.org/thread/poxgnxhhnzz7... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/poxgnxhhnzz735kr1wos366l5vdbb0nv
Spark parent 2.12 Security Information SECURITY
https://spark.apache.org/security.html
CVE Official Record — CVE-2023-32007 CVE
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-33891
Spark parent 2.12 Security Information SECURITY
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/05/02/1
Spark parent 2.12 Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/05/02/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-32007?
CVE-2023-32007 is a security vulnerability in Spark parent 2.12 involving Apache Spark UI vulnerable to Command Injection under CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection').
Which Spark parent 2.12 versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.2.2 across affected packages: org.apache.spark:spark-parent_2.12, pyspark.
What version fixes CVE-2023-32007?
Upgrading to 3.2.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is spark-parent_2.12 affected?
Yes, org.apache.spark:spark-parent_2.12 is affected in releases prior to 3.2.2. Upgrade your dependency to 3.2.2 or later.
Is pyspark affected?
Yes, pyspark is affected in releases prior to 3.2.2. Upgrade your dependency to 3.2.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-32007?
CVE-2023-32007 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-32007?
CVE-2023-32007 is classified under CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-32007?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.spark'. 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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