Apache HugeGraph-Server Improper Access Control Vulnerability

[ Why it matters ]Priority signals

• Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2024-09-18
• EPSS: 99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (higher than 100% of CVEs)
• Critical severity: CVSS 9.8

[ Description ]Official description

RCE-Remote Command Execution vulnerability in Apache HugeGraph-Server.This issue affects Apache HugeGraph-Server: from 1.0.0 before 1.3.0 in Java8 & Java11 Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.3.0 with Java11 & enable the Auth system, which fixes the issue.

CISA: Apache HugeGraph-Server contains an improper access control vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches

CISA required action (US federal deadline 9 Oct 2024): Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

No fix or interim patch is linked from our sources yet. Check the vendor references below and limit exposure of affected systems until a fix is available.

[ References ]References

• www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/22/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
• hugegraph.apache.org/docs/config/config-authenticationProduct
• lists.apache.org/thread/nx6g6htyhpgtzsocybm242781o8w5kq9Mailing ListVendor Advisory
• www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-apache-hugegraph-…ExploitThird Party Advisory
• www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource