CVE-2021-26920: Apache Druid: The HTTP inputSource allows authenticated users to read data from other sources than intended

Published Jul 2, 2021
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Updated

In the Druid ingestion system, the InputSource is used for reading data from a certain data source. However, the HTTP InputSource allows authenticated users to read data from other sources than intended, such as the local file system, with the privileges of the Druid server process. This is not an elevation of privilege when users access Druid directly, since Druid also provides the Local InputSource, which allows the same level of access. But it is problematic when users interact with Druid indirectly through an application that allows users to specify the HTTP InputSource, but not the Local InputSource. In this case, users could bypass the application-level restriction by passing a file URL to the HTTP InputSource.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.apache.druid:druid-core<0.21.0
0.21.0
Apache Druid<0.22.0

Event History

Jul 2, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:20 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:20 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 13, 2021
Advisory Published
03:21 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-26920?

CVE-2021-26920 is a vulnerability in the Druid ingestion system that allows authenticated users to read data from unintended sources, such as the local file system.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-26920?

CVE-2021-26920 has a severity rating of 6.5 (medium).

3

How does CVE-2021-26920 impact users?

CVE-2021-26920 allows authenticated users to access data from unintended sources, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data leakage.

4

What software is affected by CVE-2021-26920?

The Apache Druid Core version 0.21.0 and earlier are affected by CVE-2021-26920.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-26920?

To fix CVE-2021-26920, upgrade to Apache Druid Core version 0.21.0 or later.

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