Missing authorization in Apache Kylin

1) Missing authorization

EUVDB-ID: #VU85866

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-29055

CWE-ID: CWE-862 - Missing Authorization

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization in the Server Config web interface. A remote attacker can access content of kylin.properties file and view server credentials in clear text.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Kylin: 2.0.0 - 4.0.3

External links

http://lists.apache.org/thread/7m9zvdvcqf5j8o9ktro3f8lo918f8yro

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.