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

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-6247-7862-q2pq
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-22281 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) apache helix front (ui) component vulnerability (CWE-668: Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere) affecting Helix libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache helix front (ui) component contained a hard-coded secret. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

2 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:maven/org.apache.helix/helix

2 Known Advisory Record(s)

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

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-6247-7862-q2pq CVE-2024-22281 HIGH Apache Helix Front (UI) component contained a hard-coded secret
GHSA-mhxg-2xf7-4xwx CVE-2022-47500 MODERATE Apache Helix UI vulnerable to Open Redirect

CVE-2024-22281 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-22281
GHSA Identifier GHSA-6247-7862-q2pq
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-668: Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere
Affected Product Helix
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

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:N/I:H/A:N).

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 None (C:N)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2024-22281

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Helix 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.helix:helix fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.helix</groupId>
    <artifactId>helix</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</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.helix

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2024-22281, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

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

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.helix 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-668: Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere, where the product exposes a resource to the wrong control sphere, providing unintended actors with inappropriate access to the resource. In Helix, 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 Apache Helix Front (UI) component contained a hard-coded secret, allowing an attacker to spoof sessions by generating their own fake cookies. This issue affects Apache Helix Front (UI): all versions. As this project is retired, we do not plan to release a version that fixes this issue. Users are recommended to find an alternative or restrict access to the instance to trusted users. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

CVE-2024-22281 Affected Helix Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.helix:helix
maven/org.apache.helix/helix
Maven
≤ 1.4.0

References

NVD — CVE-2024-22281 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-22281
Helix Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/helix
lists.apache.org/thread/zt26fpmrqx3f... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/zt26fpmrqx3fzcy8nv3b43kb3xllo5ny
Helix Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/08/20/3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-22281?
CVE-2024-22281 is a security vulnerability in Helix involving Apache Helix Front (UI) component contained a hard-coded secret under CWE-668: Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere.
Which Helix versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: org.apache.helix:helix.
What version fixes CVE-2024-22281?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is helix affected?
Yes, org.apache.helix:helix is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-22281?
CVE-2024-22281 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-22281?
CVE-2024-22281 is classified under CWE-668: Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere (The product exposes a resource to the wrong control sphere, providing unintended actors with inappropriate access to the resource.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-22281?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.helix'. 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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