CVE-2023-30601: Apache Cassandra: Privilege escalation when enabling FQL/Audit logs

Published May 29, 2023
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Updated

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 allownodetoolarchivecommand as false.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Apache Cassandra>=4.0.0<4.0.10
Apache Cassandra>=4.1.0<4.1.2
maven/org.apache.cassandra:cassandra-all>=4.0.0<4.0.10
4.0.10
maven/org.apache.cassandra:cassandra-all>=4.1.0<4.1.2
4.1.2

Event History

May 30, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:25 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
08:15 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Jul 6, 2023
Advisory Published
via GitHub·09:15 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-30601?

CVE-2023-30601 is a vulnerability in Apache Cassandra that allows privilege escalation when enabling FQL/Audit logs, allowing a user with JMX access to run arbitrary commands.

2

How does CVE-2023-30601 affect Apache Cassandra?

CVE-2023-30601 affects Apache Cassandra versions 4.0.0 through 4.0.9 and 4.1.0 through 4.1.1.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-30601?

The severity of CVE-2023-30601 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

4

What is the workaround for CVE-2023-30601?

The vulnerability requires nodetool/JMX access to be explo...

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-30601?

More information about CVE-2023-30601 can be found at: [https://lists.apache.org/thread/f74p9jdhmmp7vtrqd8lgm8bq3dhxl8vn](https://lists.apache.org/thread/f74p9jdhmmp7vtrqd8lgm8bq3dhxl8vn)

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