CVE-2024-42681: Xxl job core Improper Preservation Of Permissions Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-cpfp-m5qw-c4r3
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-277 CWE-281 CWE-276
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-42681 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) improper preservation of permissions vulnerability (CWE-277: Insecure Inherited Permissions) affecting Xxl job core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves improper preservation of permissions in xxl-job. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.4.2.

CVE-2024-42681 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-42681
GHSA Identifier GHSA-cpfp-m5qw-c4r3
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-277: Insecure Inherited Permissions
Affected Product Xxl job core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

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:H/A:H).

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

How to Fix CVE-2024-42681

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Xxl job core dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

com.xuxueli:xxl-job-core fixed: 2.4.2 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.xuxueli</groupId>
    <artifactId>xxl-job-core</artifactId>
    <version>2.4.2</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=com.xuxueli

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2024-42681, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.xuxueli

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Xxl job core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.4.2), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.xuxueli 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-277: Insecure Inherited Permissions, where a product defines a set of insecure permissions that are inherited by objects that are created by the program. In Xxl job core, 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

Insecure Permissions vulnerability in xxl-job v.2.4.1 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the Sub-Task ID component.

CVE-2024-42681 Affected Xxl job core Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.4.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.xuxueli:xxl-job-core
maven/com.xuxueli/xxl-job-core
Maven
< 2.4.2
2.4.2

References

NVD — CVE-2024-42681 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-42681
Xxl job core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/xuxueli/xxl-job/issues/3516
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/xuxueli/xxl-job/commit/a2dc9011310628f3e18c3a5095e7e6a946d017bd
Xxl job core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/xuxueli/xxl-job

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42681?
CVE-2024-42681 is a security vulnerability in Xxl job core involving Improper Preservation of Permissions in xxl-job under CWE-277: Insecure Inherited Permissions.
Which Xxl job core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.4.2 across affected packages: com.xuxueli:xxl-job-core.
What version fixes CVE-2024-42681?
Upgrading to 2.4.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is xxl-job-core affected?
Yes, com.xuxueli:xxl-job-core is affected in releases prior to 2.4.2. Upgrade your dependency to 2.4.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-42681?
CVE-2024-42681 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-42681?
CVE-2024-42681 is classified under CWE-277: Insecure Inherited Permissions (A product defines a set of insecure permissions that are inherited by objects that are created by the program.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-42681?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.xuxueli'. 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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  "schema_version" : "1.4.0",
  "id" : "GHSA-cpfp-m5qw-c4r3",
  "modified" : "2025-05-22T20:00:48Z",
  "published" : "2024-08-15T18:31:51Z",
  "aliases" : [ "CVE-2024-42681" ],
  "summary" : "Improper Preservation of Permissions in xxl-job",
  "details" : "Insecure Permissions vulnerability in xxl-job v.2.4.1 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the Sub-Task ID component.",
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  } ],
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    },
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      }, {
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      } ]
    } ],
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    }
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  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://github.com/xuxueli/xxl-job/commit/a2dc9011310628f3e18c3a5095e7e6a946d017bd"
  }, {
    "type" : "PACKAGE",
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  } ],
  "database_specific" : {
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  }
}