Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-36265 is a critical access-control flaw in Apache Submarine Server Core. An unauthenticated attacker may bypass authentication using specially crafted REST requests. The project is retired and Apache does not plan a fixed release. Any exposed instance should be treated as high urgency, especially if reachable from untrusted networks.
Executive priority
Prioritize removal or isolation. This is a critical unauthenticated server-side access-control issue in a retired project with no planned fix. Business risk is highest where Submarine is internet-facing or used in sensitive data and ML workflows.
Technical view
Apache describes an incorrect authorization vulnerability in Submarine Server Core affecting versions from 0.8.0. The issue is reachable over the network, requires no privileges or user interaction, and has CVSS 9.8 with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The advisory states attackers can bypass authentication via crafted REST requests.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to organizations still running Apache Submarine Server Core from 0.8.0, particularly where REST interfaces are reachable by untrusted users. The maintainer marks the project unsupported and retired.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show active exploitation, and this CVE is not marked KEV. However, the flaw is remotely reachable, unauthenticated, low complexity, and affects an unsupported product, making internet-facing instances especially risky.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Apache advisory. No patch is named because the project is retired. Do not assume affected versions beyond the stated Apache Submarine Server Core from 0.8.0 without confirming deployment details.
Mitigation direction
- Identify and retire Apache Submarine Server Core deployments where possible.
- Migrate to an actively supported alternative recommended by your architecture team.
- Restrict instance access to trusted users and trusted networks only.
- Remove public internet exposure for Submarine REST interfaces.
- Monitor Apache guidance in case additional retirement or migration advice appears.
Validation and detection
- Inventory systems for Apache Submarine Server Core from version 0.8.0 onward.
- Confirm whether any Submarine REST endpoints are reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review access controls, network ACLs, and reverse proxy rules around Submarine instances.
- Check dependency inventories for org.apache.submarine:submarine-server-core.
- Document compensating controls because no vendor fix is planned.
Public sources used
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-863: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupPrivilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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- CVE reservedCVE Program
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- CVE publishedCVE Program
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- CVE updatedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/prckhhst19qxof064hsm8cccxtofvflzCVE reference, apache · vendor-advisory
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Incorrect Authorization
Incorrect Authorization represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.