Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-24977 is an Apache InLong flaw that can allow arbitrary file reading through JDBC connection handling. For an exposed affected deployment, the main business risk is unauthorized disclosure of sensitive files. The CVSS score is 7.5, reflecting high confidentiality impact without integrity or availability impact.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority confidentiality issue for any exposed Apache InLong deployment. Remediate promptly, especially where InLong can access sensitive local files or secrets.
Technical view
Apache InLong versions 1.1.0 through 1.5.0 are affected by an out-of-bounds read issue tied to JDBC connection behavior. The CVSS vector indicates network access, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction, with high confidentiality impact only.
Likely exposure
Organizations running Apache InLong 1.1.0 through 1.5.0 are the relevant exposure group. Risk is higher where InLong services are reachable over untrusted networks.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not report active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV. The CVSS vector indicates unauthenticated network exploitability, but no exploit maturity details are provided.
Researcher notes
The source bundle identifies CWE-125 and arbitrary file reading via JDBC connection handling, but does not provide detailed vulnerable code paths. Avoid assuming affected configurations beyond Apache InLong 1.1.0 through 1.5.0.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Apache InLong to the latest version recommended by Apache.
- Alternatively cherry-pick Apache InLong pull request 7214 if full upgrade is delayed.
- Restrict network access to InLong services while remediation is pending.
- Review Apache advisory updates before deciding remediation is complete.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Apache InLong deployments and record exact versions.
- Flag any deployment running versions 1.1.0 through 1.5.0.
- Confirm the upgraded build includes the fix or PR 7214 cherry-pick.
- Review relevant logs for unusual JDBC connection activity or file-access errors.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N3.93.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/ggozxorctn3tdll7bgmpwwcbjnd0s6w7CVE reference · vendor-advisory
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Out-of-bounds Read
Out-of-bounds Read represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.