CVE-2024-27348: Apache HugeGraph-Server Command Execution Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-29rc-vq7f-x335
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-284 CWE-77
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-27348 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) command execution vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting Apache HugeGraph-Server libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves command execution in gremlin. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.3.0.

CVE-2024-27348 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-27348
GHSA Identifier GHSA-29rc-vq7f-x335
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-284: Improper Access Control
Affected Product Apache HugeGraph-Server
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

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:H/A:H/E:H).

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

How to Fix CVE-2024-27348

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Apache HugeGraph-Server 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.hugegraph:hugegraph-api fixed: 1.3.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.hugegraph</groupId>
    <artifactId>hugegraph-api</artifactId>
    <version>1.3.0</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.hugegraph:hugegraph-core fixed: 1.3.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.hugegraph</groupId>
    <artifactId>hugegraph-core</artifactId>
    <version>1.3.0</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.hugegraph

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2024-27348, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Apache HugeGraph-Server in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.3.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.hugegraph 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-284: Improper Access Control, where the product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. In Apache HugeGraph-Server, 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

RCE-Remote Command Execution vulnerability in Apache HugeGraph-Server.This issue affects Apache HugeGraph-Server: from 1.0.0 before 1.3.0 in Java8 & Java11 Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.3.0 with Java11 & enable the Auth system, which fixes the issue.

CVE-2024-27348 Affected Apache HugeGraph-Server Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.3.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.hugegraph:hugegraph-api
maven/org.apache.hugegraph/hugegraph-api
Maven
≥ 1.0.0
< 1.3.0
1.3.0
org.apache.hugegraph:hugegraph-core
maven/org.apache.hugegraph/hugegraph-core
Maven
≥ 1.0.0
< 1.3.0
1.3.0

References

NVD — CVE-2024-27348 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-27348
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/incubator-hugegraph/commit/713d88d1fd9953c3c3e3f130389501910ba40e1d
Apache HugeGraph-Server Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/incubator-hugegraph
hugegraph.apache.org/docs/config/config-... WEB
https://hugegraph.apache.org/docs/config/config-authentication/#configure-user-authentication
lists.apache.org/thread/nx6g6htyhpgt... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/nx6g6htyhpgtzsocybm242781o8w5kq9
www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vul... WEB
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-27348
www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/remo... WEB
https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-apache-hugegraph-server-cve-2024-27348
Apache HugeGraph-Server Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/22/3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27348?
CVE-2024-27348 is a security vulnerability in Apache HugeGraph-Server involving Command execution in gremlin under CWE-284: Improper Access Control.
Which Apache HugeGraph-Server versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.3.0 across affected packages: org.apache.hugegraph:hugegraph-api, org.apache.hugegraph:hugegraph-core.
What version fixes CVE-2024-27348?
Upgrading to 1.3.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is hugegraph-api affected?
Yes, org.apache.hugegraph:hugegraph-api is affected in releases prior to 1.3.0. Upgrade your dependency to 1.3.0 or later.
Is hugegraph-core affected?
Yes, org.apache.hugegraph:hugegraph-core is affected in releases prior to 1.3.0. Upgrade your dependency to 1.3.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-27348?
CVE-2024-27348 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-27348?
CVE-2024-27348 is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control (The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-27348?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.hugegraph'. 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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