Authentication bypass in Apache Accumulo



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-34340
CWE-ID CWE-287
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Apache Accumulo
Server applications / Database software

Vendor Apache Foundation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Improper Authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU77645

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-34340

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in processing authentication requests. A remote attacker can provide invalid credentials to bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Accumulo: 2.1.0

CPE2.3 External links

http://lists.apache.org/thread/syy6jftvy9l6tlhn33o0rzwhh4rd0z4t
http://accumulo.apache.org/release/accumulo-2.1.1/


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.



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