CVE-2023-48396

CVE-2023-48396 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apache Seatunnel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-290.

Key facts

Description

Web Authentication vulnerability in Apache SeaTunnel. Since the jwt key is hardcoded in the application, an attacker can forge any token to log in any user. Attacker can get secret key in /seatunnel-server/seatunnel-app/src/main/resources/application.yml and then create a token. This issue affects Apache SeaTunnel: 1.0.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.0.1, which fixes the issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-48396?
Web Authentication vulnerability in Apache SeaTunnel. Since the jwt key is hardcoded in the application, an attacker can forge any token to log in any user. Attacker can get secret key in /seatunnel-server/seatunnel-app/src/main/resources/application.yml and then create a token. This issue affects Apache SeaTunnel: 1.0.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.0.1, which fixes the issue.
How severe is CVE-2023-48396?
CVE-2023-48396 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-48396 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-48396?
CVE-2023-48396 affects Apache Seatunnel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-48396?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-48396 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2023-48396 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2326.
When was CVE-2023-48396 published?
CVE-2023-48396 was published on 2024-07-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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