CVE-2023-51770: Dolphinscheduler Arbitrary File Read Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-ff2w-wm48-jhqj
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-94
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-51770 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) arbitrary file read vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Dolphinscheduler libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves arbitrary file read vulnerability in apache dolphinscheduler. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.2.1.

CVE-2023-51770 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-51770
GHSA Identifier GHSA-ff2w-wm48-jhqj
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product Dolphinscheduler
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

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:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
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-2023-51770

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Dolphinscheduler 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.dolphinscheduler:dolphinscheduler fixed: 3.2.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.dolphinscheduler</groupId>
    <artifactId>dolphinscheduler</artifactId>
    <version>3.2.1</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.dolphinscheduler

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2023-51770, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Dolphinscheduler in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.2.1), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.dolphinscheduler 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-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. In Dolphinscheduler, 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

Arbitrary File Read Vulnerability in Apache Dolphinscheduler. This issue affects Apache DolphinScheduler: before 3.2.1. We recommend users to upgrade Apache DolphinScheduler to version 3.2.1, which fixes the issue.

CVE-2023-51770 Affected Dolphinscheduler Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.2.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.dolphinscheduler:dolphinscheduler
maven/org.apache.dolphinscheduler/dolphinscheduler
Maven
< 3.2.1
3.2.1

References

NVD — CVE-2023-51770 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-51770
Dolphinscheduler Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/dolphinscheduler/pull/15433
Dolphinscheduler Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/dolphinscheduler
lists.apache.org/thread/4t8bdjqnfhld... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/4t8bdjqnfhldh73gy9p0whlgvnnbtn7g
lists.apache.org/thread/gpks573kn00o... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/gpks573kn00ofxn7n9gkg6o47d03p5rw
Dolphinscheduler Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/20/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-51770?
CVE-2023-51770 is a security vulnerability in Dolphinscheduler involving Arbitrary File Read Vulnerability in Apache Dolphinscheduler under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which Dolphinscheduler versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.2.1 across affected packages: org.apache.dolphinscheduler:dolphinscheduler.
What version fixes CVE-2023-51770?
Upgrading to 3.2.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is dolphinscheduler affected?
Yes, org.apache.dolphinscheduler:dolphinscheduler is affected in releases prior to 3.2.1. Upgrade your dependency to 3.2.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-51770?
CVE-2023-51770 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-51770?
CVE-2023-51770 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-51770?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.dolphinscheduler'. 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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