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Apache HugeGraph-Server Vulnerability Added to CISA KEV Catalog

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Matthew Fagan, Vulnerability Management Patch Analyst

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Access Point Consulting

A vulnerability affecting Apache HugeGraph-Server, categorized as CVE-2024-27348, was disclosed in August 2024 and recently added to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 9/18/2024. This flaw, found in Apache HugeGraph-Server versions 1.0.0 through 1.3.0, and affecting instances running Java 8 or 11, can result in remote code execution (RCE). Proof of Concept (PoC) exploit code has been released, along with a detailed analysis from SecureLayer7.

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Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability can result in remote code execution, leading to a complete compromise of the system’s confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The availability of PoC exploit code and in-depth analysis heightens the risk of this vulnerability being exploited on a wider scale, though there is currently no evidence of active exploitation by threat actors.

According to SecureLayer7’s analysis, the exploit leverages Gremlin, a graph traversal language, to execute commands through the ProcessBuilder class, utilizing reflection to create a new directory, which triggers the RCE.

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Affected Software

Apache HugeGraph-Server versions 1.0.0 to 1.3.0

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Remediation and Recommendations

  1. Upgrade to version 1.3.0 of Apache HugeGraph-Server to address the vulnerability.
  2. Enable user authentication, which is not enabled by default, to add an extra layer of protection.
  3. For production environments, it is recommended to use Java 11. If still using Java 8, plan to upgrade as Apache HugeGraph-Server will no longer support Java 8 beyond version 1.3.0.
  4. Verify the software integrity by performing a hash check before installation to ensure it matches the expected value. Follow the relevant guide for assistance in performing this check.

By taking these steps, organizations can mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability and safeguard their Apache HugeGraph-Server deployments.

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Associated Bulletins

GitHub - Zeyad-Azima/CVE-2024-27348: Apache HugeGraph Server RCE Scanner ( CVE-2024-27348 )

NVD - CVE-2024-27348 (nist.gov)

Analysis of CVE-2024-2738 Apache HugeGraph (securelayer7.net)

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