Authentication bypass in Apache HugeGraph-Server

1) Improper Authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU101975

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43441

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing JWT tokens. A remote attacker can forge a specially crafted JWT token, bypass implemented authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

HugeGraph-Server: 1.0.0 - 1.3.0

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:apache_foundation:hugegraph-server:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache_foundation:hugegraph-server:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache_foundation:hugegraph-server:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/12/24/2
https://lists.apache.org/thread/h2607yv32wgcrywov960jpxhvsmmlf12

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.