CVE-2023-29055
Apache Kylin: Insufficiently protected credentials in config file
In Apache Kylin version 2.0.0 to 4.0.3, there is a Server Config web interface that displays the content of file 'kylin.properties', that may contain serverside credentials. When the kylin service runs over HTTP (or other plain text protocol), it is possible for network sniffers to hijack the HTTP payload and get access to the content of kylin.properties and potentially the containing credentials.
To avoid this threat, users are recommended to
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Always turn on HTTPS so that network payload is encrypted.
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Avoid putting credentials in kylin.properties, or at least not in plain text.
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Use network firewalls to protect the serverside such that it is not accessible to external attackers.
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Upgrade to version Apache Kylin 4.0.4, which filters out the sensitive content that goes to the Server Config web interface.
Attack profile
How easy it is to exploit
- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- None
- User interaction
- None
What an attacker can affect
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- None
- Availability
- None
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
NVD Score used
In Apache Kylin version 2.0.0 to 4.0.3, there is a Server Config web interface that displays the content of file 'kylin.properties', that may contain serverside credentials. When the kylin service runs over HTTP (or other plain text protocol), it is possible for network sniffers to hijack the HTTP payload and get access to the content of kylin.properties and potentially the containing credentials.
To avoid this threat, users are recommended to
-
Always turn on HTTPS so that network payload is encrypted.
-
Avoid putting credentials in kylin.properties, or at least not in plain text.
-
Use network firewalls to protect the serverside such that it is not accessible to external attackers.
-
Upgrade to version Apache Kylin 4.0.4, which filters out the sensitive content that goes to the Server Config web interface.
- Record
CVE-2023-29055- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-522
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List
Apache Kylin: Insufficiently protected credentials in config file
In Apache Kylin version 2.0.0 to 4.0.3, there is a Server Config web interface that displays the content of file 'kylin.properties', that may contain serverside credentials. When the kylin service runs over HTTP (or other plain text protocol), it is possible for network sniffers to hijack the HTTP payload and get access to the content of kylin.properties and potentially the containing credentials.
To avoid this threat, users are recommended to
-
Always turn on HTTPS so that network payload is encrypted.
-
Avoid putting credentials in kylin.properties, or at least not in plain text.
-
Use network firewalls to protect the serverside such that it is not accessible to external attackers.
-
Upgrade to version Apache Kylin 4.0.4, which filters out the sensitive content that goes to the Server Config web interface.
- Record
CVE-2023-29055- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-522
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2024-0235
In Apache Kylin version 2.0.0 to 4.0.3, there is a Server Config web interface that displays the content of file 'kylin.properties', that may contain serverside credentials. When the kylin service runs over HTTP (or other plain text protocol), it is possible for network sniffers to hijack the HTTP payload and get access to the content of kylin.properties and potentially the containing credentials.
To avoid this threat, users are recommended to
-
Always turn on HTTPS so that network payload is encrypted.
-
Avoid putting credentials in kylin.properties, or at least not in plain text.
-
Use network firewalls to protect the serverside such that it is not accessible to external attackers.
-
Upgrade to version Apache Kylin 4.0.4, which filters out the sensitive content that goes to the Server Config web interface.
- Record
EUVD-2024-0235- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - Updated
- 2026-11-02
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-3vvc-v8c2-43r7
Apache Kylin has Insufficiently Protected Credentials
In Apache Kylin version 2.0.0 to 4.0.3, there is a Server Config web interface that displays the content of file 'kylin.properties', that may contain serverside credentials. When the kylin service runs over HTTP (or other plain text protocol), it is possible for network sniffers to hijack the HTTP payload and get access to the content of kylin.properties and potentially the containing credentials.
To avoid this threat, users are recommended to
-
Always turn on HTTPS so that network payload is encrypted.
-
Avoid putting credentials in kylin.properties, or at least not in plain text.
-
Use network firewalls to protect the serverside such that it is not accessible to external attackers.
-
Upgrade to version Apache Kylin 4.0.4, which filters out the sensitive content that goes to the Server Config web interface.
- Record
GHSA-3vvc-v8c2-43r7- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-522
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSV
Apache Kylin: Insufficiently protected credentials in config file
In Apache Kylin version 2.0.0 to 4.0.3, there is a Server Config web interface that displays the content of file 'kylin.properties', that may contain serverside credentials. When the kylin service runs over HTTP (or other plain text protocol), it is possible for network sniffers to hijack the HTTP payload and get access to the content of kylin.properties and potentially the containing credentials.
To avoid this threat, users are recommended to
-
Always turn on HTTPS so that network payload is encrypted.
-
Avoid putting credentials in kylin.properties, or at least not in plain text.
-
Use network firewalls to protect the serverside such that it is not accessible to external attackers.
-
Upgrade to version Apache Kylin 4.0.4, which filters out the sensitive content that goes to the Server Config web interface.
- Record
CVE-2023-29055- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-522
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVGHSA-3vvc-v8c2-43r7
Apache Kylin has Insufficiently Protected Credentials
In Apache Kylin version 2.0.0 to 4.0.3, there is a Server Config web interface that displays the content of file 'kylin.properties', that may contain serverside credentials. When the kylin service runs over HTTP (or other plain text protocol), it is possible for network sniffers to hijack the HTTP payload and get access to the content of kylin.properties and potentially the containing credentials.
To avoid this threat, users are recommended to
-
Always turn on HTTPS so that network payload is encrypted.
-
Avoid putting credentials in kylin.properties, or at least not in plain text.
-
Use network firewalls to protect the serverside such that it is not accessible to external attackers.
-
Upgrade to version Apache Kylin 4.0.4, which filters out the sensitive content that goes to the Server Config web interface.
- Record
GHSA-3vvc-v8c2-43r7- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-522
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.kylin:kylin-core-commonMaven |
2.0.0 up to 4.0.4 | 4.0.4 |
org.apache.kylin:kylin-core-commonMaven |
2.0.0 up to 4.0.4, plus listed versions 2.1.02.2.02.3.02.3.12.3.2 Show 27 moreShow less2.4.02.4.12.5.02.5.12.5.22.6.02.6.12.6.22.6.32.6.42.6.52.6.63.0.03.0.0-alpha3.0.0-alpha23.0.13.0.23.1.03.1.13.1.23.1.34.0.04.0.0-alpha4.0.0-beta4.0.14.0.24.0.3 |
4.0.4 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| first indexed | CVE List, EUVD, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2023-29055 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Apache Kylin, published January 29, 2024. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 1.15%, the 66th percentile. Fixed in org.apache.kylin:kylin-core-common 4.0.4.
References
lists.apache.org/thread/o1bvyv9wnfkx7dxpfjlor20nykgsoh6r
openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/29/1
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-29055
github.com/apache/kylin/commit/b60d5ae694dffc2281bfe0ef464eada0b3a9b774