CVE-2024-34517: Neo4j cypher Neo4j Cypher Component Mishandles IMMUTABLE Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-p343-9qwp-pqxv
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-269 CWE-471
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-34517 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) neo4j cypher component mishandles immutable vulnerability (CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management) affecting Neo4j cypher libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves neo4j cypher component mishandles immutable privileges. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.19.0.

CVE-2024-34517 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-34517
GHSA Identifier GHSA-p343-9qwp-pqxv
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management
Affected Product Neo4j cypher
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:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required High (PR:H)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2024-34517

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Neo4j cypher 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.neo4j:neo4j-cypher fixed: 5.19.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.neo4j</groupId>
    <artifactId>neo4j-cypher</artifactId>
    <version>5.19.0</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.neo4j

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2024-34517, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.neo4j

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Neo4j cypher in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 5.19.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.neo4j 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-269: Improper Privilege Management, where the product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. In Neo4j cypher, 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 Cypher component in Neo4j between v.5.0.0 and v.5.19.0 mishandles IMMUTABLE.

CVE-2024-34517 Affected Neo4j cypher Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
5.19.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.neo4j:neo4j-cypher
maven/org.neo4j/neo4j-cypher
Maven
≥ 5.0.0
< 5.19.0
5.19.0

References

NVD — CVE-2024-34517 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-34517
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-p343-9qwp-pqxv
Neo4j cypher Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/neo4j/neo4j
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/neo4j/neo4j/wiki/Neo4j-5-changelog#cypher
Neo4j cypher Security Information SECURITY
https://neo4j.com/security/cve-2024-34517
trust.neo4j.com WEB
https://trust.neo4j.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-34517?
CVE-2024-34517 is a security vulnerability in Neo4j cypher involving Neo4j Cypher component mishandles IMMUTABLE privileges under CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management.
Which Neo4j cypher versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 5.19.0 across affected packages: org.neo4j:neo4j-cypher.
What version fixes CVE-2024-34517?
Upgrading to 5.19.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is neo4j-cypher affected?
Yes, org.neo4j:neo4j-cypher is affected in releases prior to 5.19.0. Upgrade your dependency to 5.19.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-34517?
CVE-2024-34517 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-34517?
CVE-2024-34517 is classified under CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management (The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-34517?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.neo4j'. 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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