How severe is CVE-2024-31861?

No CVSS score has been assigned to CVE-2024-31861 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2024-31861?

CVE-2024-31861 affects the following packages: org.apache.zeppelin:zeppelin-shell (Maven). Ecosystems affected: Maven.

How do I fix CVE-2024-31861?

Update org.apache.zeppelin:zeppelin-shell to 0.11.1 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2024-31861 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.

How do I detect CVE-2024-31861 in my Maven dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for org.apache.zeppelin:zeppelin-shell, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate CVE-2024-31861 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Stop passing untrusted input into the interpreter or shell: call the affected binary with an argument array rather than a composed command string, reject anything outside a strict allowlist of expected values, and run the component under an account that cannot reach beyond the work it legitimately does.

Is CVE-2024-31861 actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for CVE-2024-31861 yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

When was CVE-2024-31861 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2024-31861 was published on April 11, 2024 and was last updated on December 3, 2024. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

☕ Maven

Not in CISA KEV

CVE-2024-31861 — zeppelin-shell

Fix: apache/zeppelin#4708

CVE-2024-31861 is a security vulnerability in org.apache.zeppelin:zeppelin-shell. A fix is available for org.apache.zeppelin:zeppelin-shell — see the affected versions and patch details below.

Code injection in Apache Zeppelin Shell

Published

Apr 11, 2024

Updated

Dec 3, 2024

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

1 / 1

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Dec 3, 2024 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

Real-World Exposure

1 pkg affected

☕org.apache.zeppelin:zeppelin-shell

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Maven packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Apache Zeppelin.

The attackers can use Shell interpreter as a code generation gateway, and execute the generated code as a normal way. This issue affects Apache Zeppelin: from 0.10.1 before 0.11.1.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.11.1, which doesn't have Shell interpreter by default.

Affected Packages

1 total 1 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
☕Maven	`org.apache.zeppelin:zeppelin-shell`	≥ 0.10.1&&< 0.11.1	0.11.1`org.apache.zeppelin:zeppelin-shell:0.11.1`

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for org.apache.zeppelin:zeppelin-shell, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update org.apache.zeppelin:zeppelin-shell to 0.11.1 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2024-31861 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
Stop passing untrusted input into the interpreter or shell: call the affected binary with an argument array rather than a composed command string, reject anything outside a strict allowlist of expected values, and run the component under an account that cannot reach beyond the work it legitimately does.

Frequently Asked Questions

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Apache Zeppelin. The attackers can use Shell interpreter as a code generation gateway, and execute the generated code as a normal way. This issue affects Apache Zeppelin: from 0.10.1 before 0.11.1. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.11.1, which doesn't have Shell interpreter by default.

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