CVE-2023-41916: Linkis datasource Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-f22j-9j59-33j4
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-552
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-41916 is a HIGH (CVSS 6.5) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-552: Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties) affecting Linkis datasource libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache linkis datasource allows arbitrary file reading. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.6.0.

CVE-2023-41916 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-41916
GHSA Identifier GHSA-f22j-9j59-33j4
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-552: Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties
Affected Product Linkis datasource
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

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

How to Fix CVE-2023-41916

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Linkis datasource 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.linkis:linkis-datasource fixed: 1.6.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.linkis</groupId>
    <artifactId>linkis-datasource</artifactId>
    <version>1.6.0</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.linkis

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2023-41916, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Linkis datasource in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.6.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.linkis 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-552: Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties, where the product makes files or directories accessible to unauthorized actors, even though they should not be. In Linkis datasource, 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

In Apache Linkis = 1.4.0, due to the lack of effective filtering of parameters, an attacker configuring malicious Mysql JDBC parameters in the DataSource Manager Module will trigger arbitrary file reading. Therefore, the parameters in the Mysql JDBC URL should be blacklisted. This attack requires the attacker to obtain an authorized account from Linkis before it can be carried out. Versions of Apache Linkis = 1.4.0 will be affected.  We recommend users upgrade the version of Linkis to version 1.6.0.

CVE-2023-41916 Affected Linkis datasource Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.6.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.linkis:linkis-datasource
maven/org.apache.linkis/linkis-datasource
Maven
≥ 1.4.0
< 1.6.0
1.6.0

References

NVD — CVE-2023-41916 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-41916
Linkis datasource Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/linkis
linkis.apache.org/download/release-no... WEB
https://linkis.apache.org/download/release-notes-1.6.0
lists.apache.org/thread/dxkpwyoxy1jp... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/dxkpwyoxy1jpdwlpqp15zvo0jxn4v729
Linkis datasource Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/13/4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-41916?
CVE-2023-41916 is a security vulnerability in Linkis datasource involving Apache Linkis DataSource allows arbitrary file reading under CWE-552: Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties.
Which Linkis datasource versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.6.0 across affected packages: org.apache.linkis:linkis-datasource.
What version fixes CVE-2023-41916?
Upgrading to 1.6.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is linkis-datasource affected?
Yes, org.apache.linkis:linkis-datasource is affected in releases prior to 1.6.0. Upgrade your dependency to 1.6.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-41916?
CVE-2023-41916 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-41916?
CVE-2023-41916 is classified under CWE-552: Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties (The product makes files or directories accessible to unauthorized actors, even though they should not be.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-41916?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.linkis'. 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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