CVE-2023-37579: Apache Pulsar Function Worker: Incorrect Authorization for Function Worker Can Leak Sink/Source Credentials

Published Jul 11, 2023
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Updated

Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Apache Pulsar Function Worker.

This issue affects Apache Pulsar: before 2.10.4, and 2.11.0.

Any authenticated user can retrieve a source's configuration or a sink's configuration without authorization. Many sources and sinks contain credentials in the configuration, which could lead to leaked credentials. This vulnerability is mitigated by the fact that there is not a known way for an authenticated user to enumerate another tenant's sources or sinks, meaning the source or sink name would need to be guessed in order to exploit this vulnerability.

The recommended mitigation for impacted users is to upgrade the Pulsar Function Worker to a patched version.

2.10 Pulsar Function Worker users should upgrade to at least 2.10.4. 2.11 Pulsar Function Worker users should upgrade to at least 2.11.1. 3.0 Pulsar Function Worker users are unaffected. Any users running the Pulsar Function Worker for 2.9. and earlier should upgrade to one of the above patched versions.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.apache.pulsar:pulsar-functions-worker=2.11.0
2.11.1
maven/org.apache.pulsar:pulsar-functions-worker<2.10.4
2.10.4
Apache Pulsar=2.11.0
Apache Pulsar=2.11.0-candidate_1
Apache Pulsar=2.11.0-candidate_5
Apache Pulsar<2.10.4

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.apache.pulsar:pulsar-functions-worker to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.11.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.apache.pulsar:pulsar-functions-worker to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.10.4
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Pulsar Function Worker to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.10.4
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Pulsar Function Worker to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.11.1

Event History

Jul 12, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:05 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:05 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
12:31 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-37579?

CVE-2023-37579 is a vulnerability in Apache Pulsar Function Worker that allows any authenticated user to retrieve a source's configuration or a sink's configuration without authorization.

2

How does CVE-2023-37579 affect Apache Pulsar?

CVE-2023-37579 affects Apache Pulsar versions before 2.10.4 and 2.11.0.

3

What is the severity level of CVE-2023-37579?

The severity level of CVE-2023-37579 is high, with a CVSS score of 6.5.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-37579?

To fix CVE-2023-37579, update your Apache Pulsar version to 2.10.4 or 2.11.1.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-37579?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-37579 on the NIST website (https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-37579) and in the Apache Pulsar mailing list (https://lists.apache.org/thread/0dmn3cb5n2p08o3cpj3ycfhzfqs2ppwz).

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