Remote code execution in Apache IoTDB

1) Improper Authorization

EUVDB-ID: #VU27368

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1952

CWE-ID: CWE-285 - Improper Authorization

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the system.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization for the JMX port 31999. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send request to the JMX port and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache IoTDB: 0.8.0 - 0.9.1

External links

http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2020/q2/73

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.