(0Day) Cloudera Hue Ace Editor Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Cloudera Hue. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the Ace Editor web application. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of the service account.
Additional Details
08/01/24 – ZDI reported the vulnerability to the vendor
08/01/24 – the vendor acknowledged the receipt of the report
09/11/24 - ZDI asked for updates
11/17/24 - ZDI asked for updates
04/15/25 - ZDI notified the vendor of the intention to publish the case as a 0-day advisory
Disclosure Timeline
- 2024-08-01 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2025-04-23 - Coordinated public release of advisory
- 2025-04-23 - Advisory Updated
Credit
Hamidreza Hamidi and Jafar Akhoundali
