IRONSMITHINTEL
CRITICALCVSS9.8
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Actively Exploited
|CISA KEV|CVE-2024-27348|Auth: none — unauthenticated|Reboot: required|Manual only

Apache HugeGraph-Server Improper Access Control Vulnerability (CVE-2024-27348)

Apache HugeGraph-Server contains an improper access control vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Published Apr 22, 2024 · Updated May 29, 2026
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Why patchRisk explained in plain English
Worst-case scenarioIf unpatched

A remote attacker, without authentication, can achieve full data confidentiality loss, arbitrary modification of data, complete denial of service or system unavailability. Federal agencies are required to remediate by 2024-10-09 under CISA BOD 22-01.

How the attack worksNo clicks needed

This is a Software Vulnerability (CWE-284) (CWE-284) vulnerability in Apache HugeGraph-Server. RCE-Remote Command Execution vulnerability in Apache HugeGraph-Server.This issue affects Apache HugeGraph-Server: from 1.0.0 before 1.3.0 in Java8 & Java11 Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.3.0 with Java11 & enable the Auth system, which fixes the issue. Exploitation requires remote network access, low attack complexity, no authentication required, and no user interaction required.

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Server compromised

Am I affected?Quick check

Probably yes if any of these apply:

●IT Security
●Running hugegraph: 1.0.0 ≤ v < 1.3.0
Real-world incidentsWhat we've seen

Active exploitation documented in the wild. Threat-research write-up: https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-apache-hugegraph-server-cve-2024-27348

How to patch

Get the fix

Apply the fixed package from your vendor. The advisory lists affected versions and the exact fixed build.

↗ Vendor advisory

Manual remediation steps

Apply the Vendor Patch

This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — apply the vendor's security update as soon as possible.

CISA required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

References

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    Vendor advisory: https://lists.apache.org/thread/nx6g6htyhpgtzsocybm242781o8w5kq9
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    NVD entry: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-27348
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    CISA KEV: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-27348
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References

↗ CVE-2024-27348↗ Advisory

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