CVE-2024-34365CWE-20

Apache Karaf Cave: Cave SSRF and arbitrary file access

Critical · published May 9, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
66.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A staggering flaw in Apache Karaf Cave means every version is vulnerable due to improper input validation! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that serves food without checking for allergens — anyone can walk in and order anything without so much as a glance at the safety protocol. With this vulnerability, an attacker could potentially access or manipulate data without any verification. An attacker could exploit this issue to gain unauthorized access, leading to potentially devastating consequences like data breaches or system manipulation. Since this project is retired and unsupported, the risk is even higher as there's zero chance of getting a patch to remedy the situation. Trust me, this is a security nightmare!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that serves food without checking for allergens — anyone can walk in and order anything without so much as a glance at the safety protocol. With this vulnerability, an attacker could potentially access or manipulate data without any verification. This improper input validation vulnerability in Apache Karaf Cave allows attackers to input data that the application fails to validate, potentially leading to unauthorized access or application malfunction. Since all versions are affected, the problem is widespread and critical.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this issue to gain unauthorized access, leading to potentially devastating consequences like data breaches or system manipulation. Since this project is retired and unsupported, the risk is even higher as there's zero chance of getting a patch to remedy the situation. Trust me, this is a security nightmare! As this project is no longer maintained, the best course of action is to restrict access to only trusted users or, ideally, migrate to a supported alternative. Ensure that all instances of Apache Karaf Cave are secured behind firewalls and subject to strict access controls. You've got this! While it might feel daunting, securing your environment is absolutely achievable. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01161 · 66.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation
Published
2024-05-09T06:49Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 MAY 06:49Z
    Apache Karaf Cave: Cave SSRF and arbitrary file access
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