Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.apache.dubbo/dubbo

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-6x49-w35h-wqrj
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-29234 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) bypass serialize checks vulnerability (CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data) affecting Dubbo libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves bypass serialize checks in apache dubbo. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.1.11, 3.2.5.

16 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:maven/org.apache.dubbo/dubbo

16 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/org.apache.dubbo/dubbo. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-6x49-w35h-wqrj CVE-2023-29234 CRITICAL Bypass serialize checks in Apache Dubbo
GHSA-97rv-88gf-phvr CVE-2023-46279 CRITICAL Apache Dubbo: Bypass deny serialize list check in Apache Dubbo
GHSA-933g-v89r-x8pf CVE-2023-23638 CRITICAL Apache Dubbo vulnerable to Deserialization of Untrusted Data
GHSA-5qwq-g2hx-r6f7 CVE-2022-39198 CRITICAL Hessian Lite for Apache Dubbo deserialization vulnerability
GHSA-gm48-83x4-84jg CVE-2022-24969 MODERATE Server-side request forgery in Apache Dubbo
GHSA-7wfc-x4f7-gg2x CVE-2021-30180 CRITICAL Code injection in Apache Dubbo
GHSA-5mc7-m686-p6jg CVE-2021-30179 CRITICAL Deserialization of Untrusted Data in Apache Dubbo
GHSA-qmfc-6www-fjqw CVE-2021-30181 CRITICAL Code injection in Apache Dubbo
GHSA-gw4j-4229-q4px CVE-2021-25640 MODERATE Server-Side Request Forgery in Apache Dubbo
GHSA-v2rg-8cwr-75g8 CVE-2021-25641 CRITICAL Deserializer tampering in Apache Dubbo
GHSA-vp5x-3v8r-qprw CVE-2021-43297 CRITICAL Deserialization of Untrusted Data in Dubbo
GHSA-q897-9jxf-jg9r CVE-2021-37579 CRITICAL Security check skip in Apache Dubbo
GHSA-qvm7-23cj-437v CVE-2021-36161 CRITICAL Remote Code Execution in Apache Dubbo
GHSA-cpx9-4rwv-486v CVE-2021-36163 CRITICAL Hessian protocol configuration vulnerability in Apache Dubbo
GHSA-r577-4hq7-73qh CVE-2021-36162 HIGH Remote Code Execution in Apache Dubbo
GHSA-whww-v56c-cgv2 CVE-2020-1948 CRITICAL Deserialization of Untrusted Data in Apache Dubbo

CVE-2023-29234 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-29234
GHSA Identifier GHSA-6x49-w35h-wqrj
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Affected Product Dubbo
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).

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-2023-29234

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Dubbo 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.dubbo:dubbo fixed: 3.1.11 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.dubbo</groupId>
    <artifactId>dubbo</artifactId>
    <version>3.1.11</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.dubbo:dubbo fixed: 3.2.5 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.dubbo</groupId>
    <artifactId>dubbo</artifactId>
    <version>3.2.5</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.dubbo

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2023-29234, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Dubbo in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.1.11), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.dubbo 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-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data, where the product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently ensuring that the resulting data will be valid. In Dubbo, 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

A deserialization vulnerability existed when decode a malicious package.This issue affects Apache Dubbo: from 3.1.0 through 3.1.10, from 3.2.0 through 3.2.4. Users are recommended to upgrade to the latest version, which fixes the issue.

CVE-2023-29234 Affected Dubbo Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.1.113.2.5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.dubbo:dubbo
maven/org.apache.dubbo/dubbo
Maven
≥ 3.1.0
< 3.1.11
3.1.11
org.apache.dubbo:dubbo
maven/org.apache.dubbo/dubbo
Maven
≥ 3.2.0
< 3.2.5
3.2.5

References

NVD — CVE-2023-29234 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-29234
Dubbo Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/dubbo
lists.apache.org/thread/wb2df2whkdnb... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/wb2df2whkdnbgp54nnqn0m94rllx8f77
Dubbo Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/12/15/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-29234?
CVE-2023-29234 is a security vulnerability in Dubbo involving Bypass serialize checks in Apache Dubbo under CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data.
Which Dubbo versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.1.11, 3.2.5 across affected packages: org.apache.dubbo:dubbo.
What version fixes CVE-2023-29234?
Upgrading to 3.1.11, 3.2.5 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is dubbo affected?
Yes, org.apache.dubbo:dubbo is affected in releases prior to 3.1.11, 3.2.5. Upgrade your dependency to 3.1.11, 3.2.5 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-29234?
CVE-2023-29234 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.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-29234?
CVE-2023-29234 is classified under CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data (The product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently ensuring that the resulting data will be valid.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-29234?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.dubbo'. 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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