CVE-2023-31065 in InLong
Summary
by MITRE • 05/22/2023
Insufficient Session Expiration vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Apache InLong.This issue affects Apache InLong: from 1.4.0 through 1.6.0.
An old session can be used by an attacker even after the user has been deleted or the password has been changed.
Users are advised to upgrade to Apache InLong's 1.7.0 or cherry-pick https://github.com/apache/inlong/pull/7836 https://github.com/apache/inlong/pull/7836 , https://github.com/apache/inlong/pull/7884 https://github.com/apache/inlong/pull/7884 to solve it.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/09/2024
The vulnerability CVE-2023-31065 represents a critical insufficient session expiration flaw within the Apache InLong platform, a data integration and processing system developed by the Apache Software Foundation. This security weakness exists in Apache InLong versions ranging from 1.4.0 through 1.6.0, creating a persistent access risk that undermines the system's authentication and authorization mechanisms. The vulnerability stems from the improper handling of user sessions, where authentication tokens and session identifiers remain valid even after legitimate user accounts have been deactivated or credentials have been modified, effectively allowing unauthorized access through stale session mechanisms.
The technical flaw manifests as a failure in session management protocols where the system does not properly invalidate or expire user sessions upon account deletion or password changes. This behavior violates fundamental security principles outlined in CWE-613, which addresses insufficient session expiration, and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566.001 for credential access through valid accounts. When an attacker gains access to a valid session token, they can continue to operate within the system even after the original user has been removed or their credentials have been rotated, creating a persistent backdoor that bypasses normal authentication controls.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access, as it enables attackers to maintain prolonged system presence without detection. This persistent access capability allows threat actors to perform reconnaissance, escalate privileges, exfiltrate sensitive data, or manipulate system configurations through the compromised session. The vulnerability affects the integrity and availability of the Apache InLong platform, potentially exposing data pipelines, processing workflows, and associated metadata to unauthorized modification or disclosure. Organizations using affected versions face significant risk of data breaches and compliance violations, particularly in regulated environments where audit trails and access controls are critical.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2023-31065 require immediate action through software upgrades to Apache InLong version 1.7.0 or implementation of specific code patches. The recommended fixes involve cherry-picking commits from pull requests #7836 and #7884 in the Apache InLong repository, which address the session expiration logic and ensure proper invalidation of authentication tokens when user accounts are modified or deleted. Organizations should also implement additional monitoring controls to detect anomalous session behavior and establish automated processes for session cleanup. Security teams should review existing session management configurations and consider implementing shorter session timeouts, more frequent authentication prompts, and enhanced session tracking mechanisms to reduce the window of opportunity for exploitation. The vulnerability highlights the importance of proper session lifecycle management and demonstrates how seemingly minor authentication flaws can create significant security risks in enterprise data platforms.