CVE-2023-37924
CWE-89Published: November 22, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Apache Software Foundation Apache Submarine has an SQL injection vulnerability when a user logs in. This issue can result in unauthorized login.
Now we have fixed this issue and now user must have the correct login to access workbench.
This issue affects Apache Submarine: from 0.7.0 before 0.8.0. We recommend that all submarine users with 0.7.0 upgrade to 0.8.0, which not only fixes the issue, supports the oidc authentication mode, but also removes the case of unauthenticated logins.
If using the version lower than 0.8.0 and not want to upgrade, you can try cherry-pick PR https://github.com/apache/submarine/pull/1037 https://github.com/apache/submarine/pull/1054 and rebuild the submarine-server image to fix this.
Risk Analysis
Apache Submarine contains an SQL injection vulnerability during the login process that can lead to unauthorized access. Given the critical CVSS score of 9.8, this flaw represents a significant risk to system integrity and confidentiality.
There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not listed in CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Users should upgrade to Apache Submarine version 0.8.0 or later. Alternatively, apply the referenced patches to the submarine-server image.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-37924 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-37924 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts