CVE-2024-43202CWE-94

Apache DolphinScheduler: Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Critical · published August 20, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A critical remote code execution vulnerability lurks in Apache DolphinScheduler before version 3.2.2! Think of it like a faulty delivery system where an unauthorized delivery person can drop off any package—good or bad—without anyone checking. With this flaw, attackers can potentially execute malicious code as if they were trusted users. An attacker could seize control of your DolphinScheduler instance, running arbitrary commands at will—an absolutely devastating scenario for your operations. This could lead to data breaches, system manipulation, or complete devastation of your scheduling services!

Put simply

Think of it like a faulty delivery system where an unauthorized delivery person can drop off any package—good or bad—without anyone checking. With this flaw, attackers can potentially execute malicious code as if they were trusted users. This vulnerability allows remote code execution due to improper handling of certain inputs, meaning an attacker can craft malicious requests that the system accepts blindly, like an unattended delivery accepting anything that comes its way.

What to do

An attacker could seize control of your DolphinScheduler instance, running arbitrary commands at will—an absolutely devastating scenario for your operations. This could lead to data breaches, system manipulation, or complete devastation of your scheduling services! Upgrade Apache DolphinScheduler to version 3.2.2 immediately to eliminate this risk. Ensure that all configurations are reviewed post-update to maintain a strong security posture. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll have your system secured in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02149 · 82.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-94 · Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Published
2024-08-20T07:29Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 AUG 07:29Z
    Apache DolphinScheduler: Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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