#VU105262 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Apache Pinot - CVE-2024-56325

Vulnerability identifier: #VU105262

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-56325

CWE-ID: CWE-138

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache Pinot
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient neutralization of special characters in a URI within the AuthenticationFilter class. A remote attacker can bypass authentication on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Pinot: 1.0.0 - 1.2.0

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External links
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-109/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.