CVE-2024-29869

5.5 MEDIUM 0.3% exploit odds Fix listed Other Server

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account. High risk of data exposure.
Exploit odds: 0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2025-01-28 22:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 07:23 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.3% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 5.5 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2025-01-28 22:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 07:23 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-732 · Incorrect permission assignment
Record status: Analyzed

Affected

Apache Hive < 4.0.1

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.5

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: Low
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: None
Availability: None

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record