CVE-2024-54016: Seata parent Apache Seata Vulnerable To Data Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-65vg-64g8-mwjr
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-409
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-54016 is a LOW (CVSS 4.3) apache seata vulnerable to data vulnerability (CWE-409: Improper Handling of Highly Compressed Data (Data Amplification)) affecting Seata parent libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache seata vulnerable to data amplification. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.3.0.

CVE-2024-54016 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-54016
GHSA Identifier GHSA-65vg-64g8-mwjr
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-409: Improper Handling of Highly Compressed Data (Data Amplification)
Affected Product Seata parent
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.3

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:N/I:N/A:L).

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 None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2024-54016

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Seata parent 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.seata:seata-parent fixed: 2.3.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.seata</groupId>
    <artifactId>seata-parent</artifactId>
    <version>2.3.0</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.seata

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2024-54016, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Seata parent in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.3.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.seata 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-409: Improper Handling of Highly Compressed Data (Data Amplification), where the product does not handle or incorrectly handles a compressed input with a very high compression ratio that produces a large output. In Seata parent, 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 Handling of Highly Compressed Data (Data Amplification) vulnerability in Apache Seata (incubating). This issue affects Apache Seata (incubating): through <=2.2.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.3.0, which fixes the issue.

CVE-2024-54016 Affected Seata parent Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.3.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.seata:seata-parent
maven/org.apache.seata/seata-parent
Maven
≥ 2.0.0
< 2.3.0
2.3.0

References

NVD — CVE-2024-54016 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-54016
Seata parent Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/incubator-seata
lists.apache.org/thread/grn0x8tmssx0... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/grn0x8tmssx07qc9z50lwgmrkwzrrhzg
Seata parent Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/03/19/6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-54016?
CVE-2024-54016 is a security vulnerability in Seata parent involving Apache Seata Vulnerable to Data Amplification under CWE-409: Improper Handling of Highly Compressed Data (Data Amplification).
Which Seata parent versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.3.0 across affected packages: org.apache.seata:seata-parent.
What version fixes CVE-2024-54016?
Upgrading to 2.3.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is seata-parent affected?
Yes, org.apache.seata:seata-parent is affected in releases prior to 2.3.0. Upgrade your dependency to 2.3.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-54016?
CVE-2024-54016 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-54016?
CVE-2024-54016 is classified under CWE-409: Improper Handling of Highly Compressed Data (Data Amplification) (The product does not handle or incorrectly handles a compressed input with a very high compression ratio that produces a large output.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-54016?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.seata'. 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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