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CVE-2023-30601

7.8 · HIGH

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…

Published May 30, 2023CWE-269EPSS 0.34%

Overview

CVE-2023-30601 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 30, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

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/f74p9jdhmmp7vtrqd8lgm8bq3dhxl8vnReflists.apache.org/thread/f74p9jdhmmp7vtrqd8lgm8bq3dhxl8vn

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-30601?

CVE-2023-30601 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 30, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-30601?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-30601?

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-2023-30601?

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