CVE-2023-38889 Alluxio vulnerable to arbitrary code execution
Attackers can execute arbitrary code in Alluxio by injecting malicious scripts into the username parameter of a utility method.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-38889?
CVE-2023-38889 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Aug 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue in Alluxio v.2.9.3 and before allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the username parameter of lluxio.util.CommonUtils.getUnixGroups(java.lang.String).
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-38889?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.alluxio:alluxio-parent. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.alluxio:alluxio-parent Maven | All versions to 2.9.3 | None |
org.alluxio:alluxio-parent Maven | All versions to 2.9.3 | None |
Products include Alluxio Alluxio.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38889?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-38889 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2023-38889 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-38889 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xrrh-h86w-pwfj.