CVE-2024-31861: Zeppelin shell Code Injection Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-8pfj-w89w-m24x
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CWE-94
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-31861 is a MODERATE code injection vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Zeppelin shell libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves code injection in apache zeppelin shell. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.11.1.

CVE-2024-31861 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-31861
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8pfj-w89w-m24x
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product Zeppelin shell
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2024-31861

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Zeppelin shell 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.zeppelin:zeppelin-shell fixed: 0.11.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.zeppelin</groupId>
    <artifactId>zeppelin-shell</artifactId>
    <version>0.11.1</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.zeppelin

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2024-31861, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Zeppelin shell in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.11.1), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.zeppelin 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 Zeppelin shell, 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

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Apache Zeppelin. The attackers can use Shell interpreter as a code generation gateway, and execute the generated code as a normal way. This issue affects Apache Zeppelin: from 0.10.1 before 0.11.1. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.11.1, which doesn't have Shell interpreter by default.

CVE-2024-31861 Affected Zeppelin shell Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.11.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.zeppelin:zeppelin-shell
maven/org.apache.zeppelin/zeppelin-shell
Maven
≥ 0.10.1
< 0.11.1
0.11.1

References

NVD — CVE-2024-31861 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-31861
Zeppelin shell Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/zeppelin/pull/4708
Zeppelin shell Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/zeppelin
lists.apache.org/thread/99clvqrht5l5... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/99clvqrht5l5r6kzjzwg2kj94boc9sfh
Zeppelin shell Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/10/8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-31861?
CVE-2024-31861 is a security vulnerability in Zeppelin shell involving Code injection in Apache Zeppelin Shell under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which Zeppelin shell versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.11.1 across affected packages: org.apache.zeppelin:zeppelin-shell.
What version fixes CVE-2024-31861?
Upgrading to 0.11.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is zeppelin-shell affected?
Yes, org.apache.zeppelin:zeppelin-shell is affected in releases prior to 0.11.1. Upgrade your dependency to 0.11.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-31861?
CVE-2024-31861 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-2024-31861?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.zeppelin'. 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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