Apache Pulsar WebSocket Proxy up to 3.0.0 /pingpong improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apache Pulsar WebSocket Proxy up to 2.8.x/2.9.x/2.10.4/2.11.1/3.0.0. This impacts an unknown function of the file /pingpong. Performing a manipulation results in improper authentication. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2023-37544. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apache Pulsar WebSocket Proxy up to 2.8.x/2.9.x/2.10.4/2.11.1/3.0.0 (Firewall Software). This affects some unknown processing of the file /pingpong. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

Improper Authentication vulnerability in Apache Pulsar WebSocket Proxy allows an attacker to connect to the /pingpong endpoint without authentication. This issue affects Apache Pulsar WebSocket Proxy: from 2.8.0 through 2.8.*, from 2.9.0 through 2.9.*, from 2.10.0 through 2.10.4, from 2.11.0 through 2.11.1, 3.0.0. The known risks include a denial of service due to the WebSocket Proxy accepting any connections, and excessive data transfer due to misuse of the WebSocket ping/pong feature. 2.10 Pulsar WebSocket Proxy users should upgrade to at least 2.10.5. 2.11 Pulsar WebSocket Proxy users should upgrade to at least 2.11.2. 3.0 Pulsar WebSocket Proxy users should upgrade to at least 3.0.1. 3.1 Pulsar WebSocket Proxy users are unaffected. Any users running the Pulsar WebSocket Proxy for 2.8, 2.9, and earlier should upgrade to one of the above patched versions.

The weakness was shared 12/20/2023 by Michael Marshall. It is possible to read the advisory at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-37544 since 07/07/2023. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 2.10.5, 2.11.2, 3.0.1 or 3.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Pulsar WebSocket Proxy 2.10.5/2.11.2/3.0.1/3.1

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07/07/2023 🔍
12/20/2023 +166 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Researcher: Michael Marshall
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-37544 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-37544
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-248499

Entryinfo

Created: 12/20/2023 10:23
Updated: 01/13/2024 13:15
Changes: 12/20/2023 10:23 (51), 01/13/2024 13:15 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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