CVE-2021-36749: Apache Druid: The HTTP inputSource allows authenticated users to read data from other sources than intended (incomplete fix of CVE-2021-26920)
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. This issue was previously mentioned as being fixed in 0.21.0 as per CVE-2021-26920 but was not fixed in 0.21.0 or 0.21.1.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-36749?
CVE-2021-36749 is a vulnerability in the Druid ingestion system that allows authenticated users to read data from unintended sources, such as the local file system, with the privileges of the Druid server process.
How severe is CVE-2021-36749?
CVE-2021-36749 has a severity keyword of 'medium' and a severity value of 6.5 out of 10.
Which software is affected by CVE-2021-36749?
The affected software includes 'org.apache.druid:druid-core' version 0.22.0 or earlier, and Apache Druid version up to 0.22.0.
How can I fix CVE-2021-36749?
To fix CVE-2021-36749, update the affected software to version 0.22.1 or later.
What are the references for more information about CVE-2021-36749?
For more information about CVE-2021-36749, you can refer to the following sources: NIST National Vulnerability Database (NVD), GitHub Advisory, and the Apache Druid mailing list.