CVE-2023-38889 json
Alluxio vulnerable to arbitrary code execution
published 2023-08-15 3 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also GHSA-xrrh-h86w-pwfj , EUVD-2023-2382
- cvss
- 9.8
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.1%
- EPSS 1.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 65%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
An issue in Alluxio v.2.9.3 and before allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the username parameter of lluxio.util.CommonUtils.getUnixGroups(java.lang.String).
Patch / fix
CISA SSVC
- Exploitation
- Proof of concept is public
- Automatable
- yes
- Technical impact
- total
- Assessed
- 2 y ago
Exploit prediction
1.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 65% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- github.com https://github.com/Alluxio/alluxio/issues/17766 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 9.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| GitHub | 3.1 | 9.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Affected packages
| ecosystem | package | affected | fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| maven | org.alluxio:alluxio-parent | <=2.9.3 |
no fix listed |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code
References
-
github.com
/Alluxio/alluxio/issues/17766
web, exploit, issue-tracking, patch
-
nvd.nist.gov
/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-38889
advisory
-
github.com
/Alluxio/alluxio
package
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2023-38889
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-xrrh-h86w-pwfj
- NVD CVE-2023-38889
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