CVE-2023-31206 in InLong
Summary
by MITRE • 05/22/2023
Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere Vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Apache InLong.This issue affects Apache InLong: from 1.4.0 through 1.6.0. Attackers can change the immutable name and type of nodes of InLong. Users are advised to upgrade to Apache InLong's 1.7.0 or cherry-pick [1] to solve it.
[1] https://cveprocess.apache.org/cve5/[1]%C2%A0https://github.com/apache/inlong/pull/7891 https://github.com/apache/inlong/pull/7891 https://github.com/apache/inlong/pull/7891
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/12/2024
The CVE-2023-31206 vulnerability represents a critical exposure of resource to wrong sphere issue within the Apache InLong platform, a data integration and processing system developed by the Apache Software Foundation. This vulnerability specifically impacts versions ranging from 1.4.0 through 1.6.0, creating a significant security risk that allows unauthorized actors to manipulate core system components. The flaw manifests through the ability of attackers to modify immutable node names and types, fundamentally compromising the integrity and security posture of the data processing infrastructure. Such a vulnerability directly undermines the trust model and operational security of organizations relying on Apache InLong for their data integration workflows.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from inadequate access controls and validation mechanisms within the InLong system's node management functionality. When attackers can alter immutable node characteristics, they essentially gain the ability to manipulate the fundamental building blocks of the data processing pipeline. This misconfiguration allows for privilege escalation and potential lateral movement within the system, as the immutable properties that should remain unchanged become exploitable by unauthorized parties. The vulnerability operates at the boundary between different security domains, where resources intended for specific operational contexts are exposed to entities that should not have access to modify them, aligning with the CWE-668 weakness classification for exposure of resource to wrong sphere.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple configuration changes, as it creates opportunities for data integrity compromise and potential system disruption. Attackers exploiting this flaw could alter node configurations to redirect data flows, modify processing logic, or create backdoor access points within the data pipeline. This capability significantly increases the attack surface and could lead to data loss, unauthorized data access, or complete system compromise depending on the implementation details. Organizations using affected versions of Apache InLong face heightened risk of data breaches and operational disruptions, as the vulnerability undermines fundamental security assumptions about node immutability and system integrity.
Security professionals should prioritize immediate remediation through upgrading to Apache InLong version 1.7.0, which includes the necessary patches to address this vulnerability. The official fix referenced in the GitHub pull request #7891 provides the specific code modifications required to restore proper access controls and validation mechanisms. Organizations unable to perform immediate upgrades should consider implementing temporary mitigations such as network segmentation, enhanced monitoring of node configuration changes, and additional access controls around the affected system components. The vulnerability's classification under the exposure of resource to wrong sphere pattern indicates that similar issues may exist in other components of the system, warranting comprehensive security audits and adherence to the principle of least privilege as outlined in the MITRE ATT&CK framework's privilege escalation techniques.