Priv Escalation via JMX in Apache Cassandra 4.0.0-4.0.9/4.1.0-4.1.1 (FQL/Auditlog)
CVE-2023-30601 Published on May 30, 2023
Privilege escalation when enabling FQL/Audit logs allows user with JMX access to run arbitrary commands as the user running Apache Cassandra This issue affects Apache Cassandra: from 4.0.0 through 4.0.9, from 4.1.0 through 4.1.1. WORKAROUND The vulnerability requires nodetool/JMX access to be exploitable, disable access for any non-trusted users. MITIGATION Upgrade to 4.0.10 or 4.1.2 and leave the new FQL/Auditlog configuration property allow_nodetool_archive_command as false.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-30601 can be exploited with local system access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
Improper Privilege Management
The software does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache Cassandra:- Version 4.0.0, <= 4.0.9 is affected.
- Version 4.1.0, <= 4.1.1 is affected.
- Version 4.0.0, <= 4.0.9 is affected.
- Version 4.1.0, <= 4.1.1 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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