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CVE-2024-29869

5.5 · MEDIUM
Published Jan 28, 2025 apache CWE-732 EPSS 0.28% (20th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2024-29869 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apache hive. It was published on January 28, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical Description

Hive creates a credentials file to a temporary directory in the file system with permissions 644 by default when the file permissions are not set explicitly. Any unauthorized user having access to the directory can read the sensitive information written into this file. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.0.1, which fixes this issue.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update hive to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor Product Versions Status
apache hive >= 1.1.0, < 4.0.1 Affected

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-29869?

CVE-2024-29869 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apache hive. It was published on January 28, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-29869?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-29869?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update hive to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-29869?

CyberStrike's AI-powered security agents can automatically detect CVE-2024-29869 across your infrastructure using autonomous pentesting, DAST scanning, and HackBrowser. The platform continuously monitors for known vulnerabilities and provides actionable remediation guidance prioritized by real-world exploitability.