CVE-2024-31411
📋 TL;DR
Authenticated users in Apache StreamPipes can upload dangerous file types like executables, potentially leading to remote code execution. This affects all versions through 0.93.0. The vulnerability requires authentication but could allow attackers to compromise the system.
💻 Affected Systems
- Apache StreamPipes
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full system compromise via remote code execution, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands, steal data, or pivot to other systems.
Likely Case
Attackers with valid credentials upload malicious files to gain shell access or deploy malware on the StreamPipes server.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and file validation, impact is limited to denial of service or data corruption from uploaded files.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires valid credentials and knowledge of upload functionality.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 0.95.0
Vendor Advisory: https://lists.apache.org/thread/b0657okbwzg5xxs11hphvc9qrd9s70mt
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Backup your StreamPipes configuration and data. 2. Download version 0.95.0 from Apache. 3. Stop the StreamPipes service. 4. Replace the installation with the new version. 5. Restart the service.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict file upload types
allConfigure StreamPipes to only allow safe file extensions and implement server-side validation.
Implement WAF rules
allAdd web application firewall rules to block uploads of executable file types.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict user permissions to minimize who can upload files.
- Monitor file upload activity and audit logs for suspicious uploads.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check StreamPipes version; if it's 0.93.0 or earlier, it's vulnerable.Check Version:
Check the StreamPipes web interface or configuration files for version information.Verify Fix Applied:
Confirm version is 0.95.0 or later and test file upload with dangerous types to ensure they're blocked.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file uploads, especially with executable extensions like .exe, .sh, .jar.
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests to upload endpoints with suspicious file types.
SIEM Query:
source="streampipes" AND (file_upload="*.exe" OR file_upload="*.sh" OR file_upload="*.jar")