CVE-2021-45458: Hardcoded credentials

Published Jan 6, 2022
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Updated

Apache Kylin provides encryption classes PasswordPlaceholderConfigurer to help users encrypt their passwords. In the encryption algorithm used by this encryption class, the cipher is initialized with a hardcoded key and IV. If users use class PasswordPlaceholderConfigurer to encrypt their password and configure it into kylin's configuration file, there is a risk that the password may be decrypted. This issue affects Apache Kylin 2 version 2.6.6 and prior versions; Apache Kylin 3 version 3.1.2 and prior versions; Apache Kylin 4 version 4.0.0 and prior versions.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.apache.kylin:kylin=4.0.0
4.0.1
maven/org.apache.kylin:kylin<3.1.3
3.1.3
Apache kylin>=2.0.0<=2.6.6
Apache kylin>=3.0.0<3.1.3
Apache kylin=4.0.0
Apache kylin=4.0.0-alpha
Apache kylin=4.0.0-beta

Event History

Jan 6, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:35 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 8, 2022
Advisory Published
12:43 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-45458?

CVE-2021-45458 is a vulnerability in Apache Kylin that allows users' encrypted passwords to be easily decrypted.

2

How does Apache Kylin encryption class PasswordPlaceholderConfigurer work?

Apache Kylin encryption class PasswordPlaceholderConfigurer helps users encrypt their passwords.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-45458?

The severity of CVE-2021-45458 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.

4

Which versions of Apache Kylin are affected by CVE-2021-45458?

The versions affected by CVE-2021-45458 range from 2.0.0 to 2.6.6, 3.0.0 to 3.1.3, 4.0.0-alpha, 4.0.0-beta, and 4.0.0.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-45458?

To fix CVE-2021-45458, users should update to version 4.0.1 for Apache Kylin or version 3.1.3 for the maven package org.apache.kylin:kylin.

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