CVE-2021-32824: GHSL-2021-034_043: Multiple pre-auth RCEs in Apache Dubbo - CVE-2021-25641, CVE-2021-30179, CVE-2021-30180, CVE-2021-30181, CVE-2021-32824

Published Jun 22, 2021
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Updated

Apache Dubbo is a java based, open source RPC framework. Versions prior to 2.6.10 and 2.7.10 are vulnerable to pre-auth remote code execution via arbitrary bean manipulation in the Telnet handler. The Dubbo main service port can be used to access a Telnet Handler which offers some basic methods to collect information about the providers and methods exposed by the service and it can even allow to shutdown the service. This endpoint is unprotected. Additionally, a provider method can be invoked using the invoke handler. This handler uses a safe version of FastJson to process the call arguments. However, the resulting list is later processed with PojoUtils.realize which can be used to instantiate arbitrary classes and invoke its setters. Even though FastJson is properly protected with a default blocklist, PojoUtils.realize is not, and an attacker can leverage that to achieve remote code execution. Versions 2.6.10 and 2.7.10 contain fixes for this issue.

Other sources

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Apache Dubbo enabling attackers to compromise and run arbitrary system commands on both Dubbo consumers and providers.

GitHub Security Lab

Affected Software

2 affected components
Apache Dubbo<2.6.10
Apache Dubbo>=2.7.0<2.7.10

Event History

Jun 22, 2021
Advisory Published
via GitHub Security Lab·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via GitHub Security Lab·12:00 AM
Description
Jan 3, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-32824?

CVE-2021-32824 is a vulnerability in Apache Dubbo, a java based open source RPC framework, that allows for pre-auth remote code execution via arbitrary bean manipulation in the Telnet handler.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-32824?

CVE-2021-32824 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is classified as critical.

3

How can the CVE-2021-32824 vulnerability be exploited?

The CVE-2021-32824 vulnerability can be exploited through pre-auth remote code execution by manipulating arbitrary beans in the Telnet handler.

4

What versions of Apache Dubbo are affected by CVE-2021-32824?

Versions of Apache Dubbo prior to 2.6.10 and 2.7.10 are affected by CVE-2021-32824.

5

How can I fix the CVE-2021-32824 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2021-32824 vulnerability, it is recommended to update to Apache Dubbo version 2.6.10 or 2.7.10 or later.

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