CVE-2024-34517
Neo4j Cypher Immutable Deserialization Vulnerability
Description
The Cypher component in Neo4j 5.0.0 through 5.18 mishandles IMMUTABLE privileges in some situations where an attacker already has admin access.
INFO
Published Date :
May 7, 2024, 6:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 21, 2025, 2:12 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
5.2
Exploitability Score :
1.2
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-34517.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-p343-9qwp-pqxv | Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/neo4j/neo4j/wiki/Neo4j-5-changelog#cypher | Release Notes |
| https://neo4j.com/security/cve-2024-34517/ | Vendor Advisory |
| https://trust.neo4j.com | Product |
| https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-p343-9qwp-pqxv | Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/neo4j/neo4j/wiki/Neo4j-5-changelog#cypher | Release Notes |
| https://neo4j.com/security/cve-2024-34517/ | Vendor Advisory |
| https://trust.neo4j.com | Product |
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CVE-2024-34517 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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CVE-2024-34517 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 21, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE NVD-CWE-Other Changed CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:neo4j:neo4j:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.0.0 up to (excluding) 5.19.0 OR *cpe:2.3:a:neo4j:neo4j:*:*:*:*:*:community:*:* versions from (including) 5.0.0 up to (excluding) 5.19.0 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Mar. 25, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N Removed CWE CWE-269 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Mar. 13, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description The Cypher component in Neo4j between v.5.0.0 and v.5.19.0 mishandles IMMUTABLE The Cypher component in Neo4j 5.0.0 through 5.18 mishandles IMMUTABLE privileges in some situations where an attacker already has admin access. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-471 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Mar. 11, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N Removed CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 11, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:neo4j:neo4j:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.0.0 from (excluding) 5.19.0 Added Reference Type CVE: https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-p343-9qwp-pqxv Types: Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type MITRE: https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-p343-9qwp-pqxv Types: Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type CVE: https://github.com/neo4j/neo4j/wiki/Neo4j-5-changelog#cypher Types: Release Notes Added Reference Type MITRE: https://github.com/neo4j/neo4j/wiki/Neo4j-5-changelog#cypher Types: Release Notes Added Reference Type CVE: https://neo4j.com/security/cve-2024-34517/ Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type MITRE: https://neo4j.com/security/cve-2024-34517/ Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type CVE: https://trust.neo4j.com Types: Product Added Reference Type MITRE: https://trust.neo4j.com Types: Product -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-p343-9qwp-pqxv Added Reference https://github.com/neo4j/neo4j/wiki/Neo4j-5-changelog#cypher Added Reference https://neo4j.com/security/cve-2024-34517/ Added Reference https://trust.neo4j.com -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 03, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE CISA-ADP CWE-269 Added CVSS V3.1 CISA-ADP AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 05, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description The Cypher component in Neo4j before 5.19.0 mishandles IMMUTABLE privileges. The Cypher component in Neo4j between v.5.0.0 and v.5.19.0 mishandles IMMUTABLE -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference MITRE https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-p343-9qwp-pqxv [No types assigned] -
CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 07, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Cypher component in Neo4j before 5.19.0 mishandles IMMUTABLE privileges. Added Reference MITRE https://trust.neo4j.com [No types assigned] Added Reference MITRE https://neo4j.com/security/cve-2024-34517/ [No types assigned] Added Reference MITRE https://github.com/neo4j/neo4j/wiki/Neo4j-5-changelog#cypher [No types assigned]
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-34517 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-34517
weaknesses.