The Apache Software Foundation has disclosed three critical security vulnerabilities affecting its core products, with severity ratings reaching the maximum CVSS score of 10.0. These high-impact security flaws could potentially enable remote code execution and unauthorized system access, prompting immediate attention from system administrators and security professionals.
Apache MINA Framework Vulnerability: Maximum Severity Alert
The most severe vulnerability (CVE-2024-52046) affects the Apache MINA network framework, earning a critical CVSS score of 10.0. The security flaw stems from unsafe Java deserialization in the ObjectSerializationDecoder component, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. This vulnerability impacts MINA versions 2.0-2.0.26, 2.1-2.1.9, and 2.2-2.2.3, requiring immediate updates to the latest secure versions.
Authentication Bypass in Apache HugeGraph-Server
A critical authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2024-43441) has been identified in Apache HugeGraph-Server versions 1.0 through 1.3. The flaw enables attackers to circumvent authentication mechanisms due to validation logic errors, potentially exposing sensitive graph database information. The Apache Foundation has released version 1.5.0 to address this security concern, incorporating comprehensive authentication improvements.
SQL Injection Vulnerability in Apache Traffic Control
The third critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-45387) affects Apache Traffic Control’s CDN management system, specifically versions 8.0.0-8.0.1 of Traffic Ops. Rated at 9.9 on the CVSS scale, this SQL injection vulnerability allows malicious actors to execute arbitrary commands through specially crafted PUT requests. The flaw exploits insufficient input validation in SQL queries, potentially compromising the entire CDN infrastructure.
Security experts emphasize the critical nature of these vulnerabilities, particularly during holiday periods when incident response times typically increase. Organizations are strongly advised to implement the following security updates immediately: Apache MINA 2.0.27/2.1.10/2.2.4, HugeGraph-Server 1.5.0, and Traffic Control 8.0.2. Additional post-update configuration is required for Apache MINA installations, specifically implementing class restrictions to ensure complete protection against potential exploitation attempts. Given the widespread use of these Apache products in enterprise environments, rapid patching is essential to maintain system security and prevent potential cyber attacks.
