CVE-2024-48019 in Doris
Summary
by MITRE • 02/04/2025
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal'), Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties vulnerability in Apache Doris.
Application administrators can read arbitrary files from the server filesystem through path traversal.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.1.8, 3.0.3 or later, which fixes the issue.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/08/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-48019 represents a critical path traversal flaw within Apache Doris, a distributed analytical database system designed for real-time data processing and analytics. This weakness falls under the category of improper limitation of pathname to restricted directories, a well-documented security vulnerability pattern that allows unauthorized access to files and directories outside the intended scope. The flaw specifically affects the file access mechanisms within the application's administrative interfaces, creating a pathway for malicious actors to bypass normal security controls and retrieve sensitive data from the underlying filesystem.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization within the file handling components of Apache Doris. When administrators interact with the system's file management functions, the application fails to properly validate or restrict the pathname parameters used to access files on the server. This allows attackers to manipulate file paths through specially crafted requests that include directory traversal sequences such as ../ or ..\, enabling them to navigate beyond the intended directory boundaries and access arbitrary files on the filesystem. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it affects administrative functions, which typically have elevated privileges and access to sensitive system resources.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it can potentially expose critical system information, configuration files, database credentials, and other sensitive artifacts that could facilitate further attacks. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to access not only user data but also system-level information that might reveal network topology, server configurations, or other intelligence useful for advanced persistent threats. The fact that this affects files accessible to external parties means that even without direct system access, remote attackers could potentially exploit this weakness to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information stored on the server. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-22, which specifically addresses improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, and represents a significant risk in environments where Apache Doris systems are exposed to untrusted networks or user populations.
Organizations utilizing Apache Doris must prioritize immediate remediation through the recommended upgrades to version 2.1.8, 3.0.3, or later releases that contain the necessary patches for this vulnerability. These updates implement proper input validation and path sanitization mechanisms that prevent the exploitation of directory traversal techniques. Additionally, system administrators should conduct thorough security assessments of their existing deployments to identify any potential exploitation attempts or unauthorized access patterns that may have occurred prior to the patch deployment. The mitigation strategy should also include network segmentation, access controls, and monitoring of administrative functions to detect anomalous file access patterns that could indicate attempted exploitation of this vulnerability. This remediation aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078.004, which covers valid accounts used for unauthorized access, as the vulnerability essentially provides unauthorized access to system resources through legitimate administrative interfaces.