CVE-2023-43667 Apache InLong: Log Injection in Global functions

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can inject misleading log records in Apache InLong, hindering audit trails and traceability of malicious activities.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2023-43667?

CVE-2023-43667 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache InLong, published on 16 Oct 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') vulnerability in Apache InLong.This issue affects Apache InLong: from 1.4.0 through 1.8.0, the attacker can create misleading or false log records, making it harder to audit and trace malicious activities. Users are advised to upgrade to Apache InLong's 1.9.0 or cherry-pick [1] to solve it.

[1] https://github.com/apache/inlong/pull/8628

Weakness: CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-43667?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.apache.inlong:inlong. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
org.apache.inlong:inlong MavenFrom 1.4.01.8.0
org.apache.inlong:inlong MavenFrom 1.4.01.8.0

Products include Apache Inlong.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43667?

Upgrade org.apache.inlong:inlong to 1.8.0 or later.

Is CVE-2023-43667 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-43667 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fpcf-qr79-hjqp.

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