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CVE-2021-40331

8.1 · HIGH

An Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability was found in the Apache Ranger Hive Plugin.

Published May 5, 2023CWE-732EPSS 0.92%

Overview

CVE-2021-40331 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 5, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

An Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability was found in the Apache Ranger Hive Plugin. Any user with SELECT privilege on a database can alter the ownership of the table in Hive when Apache Ranger Hive Plugin is enabled

This issue affects Apache Ranger Hive Plugin: from 2.0.0 through 2.3.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.0 or later.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

References

Reflists.apache.org/thread/s68yls6cnkdmzn1k4hqt50vs6wjvt2rnReflists.apache.org/thread/s68yls6cnkdmzn1k4hqt50vs6wjvt2rn

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-40331?

CVE-2021-40331 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 5, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2021-40331?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-40331?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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-2021-40331?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2021-40331 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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