CVE-2024-31865: Apache Zeppelin: Cron arbitrary user impersonation with improper privileges

Published Apr 9, 2024
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Updated

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Apache Zeppelin.

The attackers can call updating cron API with invalid or improper privileges so that the notebook can run with the privileges.

This issue affects Apache Zeppelin: from 0.8.2 before 0.11.1.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.11.1, which fixes the issue.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.apache.zeppelin:zeppelin-server>=0.8.2<0.11.1
0.11.1
Apache Zeppelin>=0.8.2<0.11.1

Event History

Apr 9, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:07 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
Severity
Advisory Published
via GitHub·06:30 PM
Mar 13, 56481
Event
via NVD·05:03 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-31865?

CVE-2024-31865 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to improper input validation that allows unauthorized privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-31865?

To mitigate CVE-2024-31865, users should upgrade to Apache Zeppelin version 0.11.1 or later.

3

Which versions of Apache Zeppelin are affected by CVE-2024-31865?

CVE-2024-31865 affects Apache Zeppelin versions from 0.8.2 to 0.11.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-31865?

CVE-2024-31865 is classified as an improper input validation vulnerability.

5

What can attackers do with CVE-2024-31865?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2024-31865 to call the updating cron API with invalid privileges, allowing notebooks to run with elevated permissions.

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