CVE-2024-27348: Apache HugeGraph-Server Improper Access Control Vulnerability

Should you act?

Exploited: patch now if you run it

CISA has confirmed exploitation in the wild. This signal is computed from CISA KEV, EPSS and CVSS data; it is not an editorial verdict.

• Yes, if you run Apache HugeGraph-Server. CISA added this CVE to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2024-09-18, which means there is reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild. US federal agencies must remediate by 2024-10-09; treat that as the outer limit, not the target.
• EPSS 99.2%, percentile 99.9: FIRST’s model estimates a 99.2% chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs (very high). EPSS is a probability, not a verdict.
• Remotely reachable with no login and no user interaction. If the vulnerable service is exposed to the internet, prioritize it.
• Only applies if your dependency tree includes org.apache.hugegraph:hugegraph-api (Maven) >= 1.0.0, < 1.3.0, fixed in 1.3.0; org.apache.hugegraph:hugegraph-core (Maven) >= 1.0.0, < 1.3.0, fixed in 1.3.0. Check your lockfile, including transitive dependencies.

What it is

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.

From the GitHub advisory

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’s summary

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

Weakness type: CWE-284, CWE-77.

Product: Apache HugeGraph-Server · Assigned by: apache · Published: 2024-04-22

Affected and fixed versions

Severity scores

• Attack vector: network (remotely reachable)
• Attack complexity: low
• Attack requirements: none
• Privileges required: none (no login)
• User interaction: none

CVSS measures how bad a flaw is if exploited, not how likely exploitation is. Read it next to the exploitation data below.

Exploitation and urgency

• CISA KEV: added 2024-09-18; federal due date 2024-10-09. Known ransomware use: Unknown.
• CISA required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
• CISA SSVC assessment: exploitation active, automatable yes, technical impact total.
• FIRST EPSS (model of 2026-10-21): 99.21% probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days; percentile 99.9.

Timeline

• 2024-04-22 — CVE record published by apache
• 2024-04-22 — GitHub-reviewed advisory GHSA-29rc-vq7f-x335 published (critical)
• 2024-09-18 — Added to CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
• 2024-10-09 — CISA remediation deadline for US federal agencies
• 2025-10-21 — CVE record last updated

Sources and references

Original sources first. Version and fix details should always be confirmed against the vendor or project advisory.

Vendor and project advisories, patches

1. lists.apache.org lists.apache.org

Vulnerability records

1. GitHub Advisory GHSA-29rc-vq7f-x335 github.com
2. CVE.org record CVE-2024-27348 cve.org
3. NVD entry CVE-2024-27348 nvd.nist.gov

Government

1. CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog entry cisa.gov

Other references from the CVE record and advisory

1. hugegraph.apache.org hugegraph.apache.org
2. openwall.com openwall.com
3. vicarius.io vicarius.io
4. github.com github.com

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