Code Injection in Apache Druid - CVE-2021-25646

 

Code Injection in Apache Druid - CVE-2021-25646

Published: January 29, 2021 / Updated: April 14, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU50166
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 8.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-25646
CWE-ID: CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Affected software

Apache Druid
watsonx.data

How to mitigate CVE-2021-25646

Install updates from vendor's website.

Apache Druid - update to 0.20.1
watsonx.data - update to 2.0.2

Links to Public Exploits and PoC-codes

External References

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