CVE-2025-24860: Apache Cassandra: CassandraNetworkAuthorizer and CassandraCIDRAuthorizer can be bypassed allowing access to different network regions
First published: Mon Feb 03 2025(Updated: )
Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Apache Cassandra allowing users to access a datacenter or IP/CIDR groups they should not be able to when using CassandraNetworkAuthorizer or CassandraCIDRAuthorizer. Users with restricted data center access can update their own permissions via data control language (DCL) statements on affected versions. This issue affects Apache Cassandra: from 4.0.0 through 4.0.15 and from 4.1.0 through 4.1.7 for CassandraNetworkAuthorizer, and from 5.0.0 through 5.0.2 for both CassandraNetworkAuthorizer and CassandraCIDRAuthorizer. Operators using CassandraNetworkAuthorizer or CassandraCIDRAuthorizer on affected versions should review data access rules for potential breaches. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 4.0.16, 4.1.8, 5.0.3, which fixes the issue.
Credit: security@apache.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Cassandra | >=4.0.0<4.0.15>=4.1.0<4.1.7>=5.0.0<5.0.2 | |
| maven/org.apache.cassandra:cassandra-all | >=5.0-alpha1<5.0.3 | 5.0.3 |
| maven/org.apache.cassandra:cassandra-all | >=4.1-alpha1<4.1.8 | 4.1.8 |
| maven/org.apache.cassandra:cassandra-all | >=4.0-alpha1<4.0.16 | 4.0.16 |
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Reference Links
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/yjo5on4tf7s1r9qklc4byrz30b8vkm2d
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/02/03/3
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250214-0005/
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-24860
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-3cjf-fwcq-xh22 (Advisory)
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250214-0005
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-24860?
CVE-2025-24860 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to incorrect authorization in Apache Cassandra.
How do I fix CVE-2025-24860?
To fix CVE-2025-24860, update Apache Cassandra to version 4.0.16, 4.1.8, or 5.0.3 or later.
What does CVE-2025-24860 affect?
CVE-2025-24860 affects Apache Cassandra versions from 4.0.0 to 4.0.15, 4.1.0 to 4.1.7, and 5.0.0 to 5.0.2.
Who is at risk from CVE-2025-24860?
Users with restricted data center access in Apache Cassandra are at risk from CVE-2025-24860.
What is the main issue in CVE-2025-24860?
The main issue in CVE-2025-24860 is that it allows unauthorized access to datacenters or IP/CIDR groups.
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