CVE-2024-24778: Privilege Escalation in Apache StreamPipes

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could leverage their registered user account to gain access to sensitive data or functionalities within Apache StreamPipes that are normally restricted. By knowing the ID of a protected resource, an attacker can bypass access controls and retrieve or modify data without proper authorization. The potential impact includes data breaches, system configuration changes, and disruption of StreamPipes operations. While the vulnerability requires knowledge of resource IDs, the ease of discovery could broaden the attack surface.

1. Reserved2024-01-30
2. Published2025-03-03
3. Modified2025-07-09
4. EPSS updated2026-04-02

The primary mitigation for CVE-2024-24778 is to upgrade Apache StreamPipes to version 0.97.0 or later, which includes the necessary fixes. If an immediate upgrade is not feasible, consider implementing stricter access controls within StreamPipes to limit the potential impact of unauthorized access. Review and audit existing resource access permissions to ensure they adhere to the principle of least privilege. While a WAF might offer some protection, it's unlikely to be effective without specific rules tailored to this vulnerability.