Vulnerability identifier: #VU12876

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-0225

CWE-ID: CWE-77

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cassandra
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: Apache Foundation

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

The weakness exists in the default configuration due to binding an unauthenticated JMX/RMI interface to all network interfaces. A remote attacker can submit a specially crafted RMI request and execute arbitrary JAVA code.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cassandra: 1.2 - 1.2.19, 2.0 - 2.0.13, 2.1 - 2.1.3

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External links
http://www.mail-archive.com/user@cassandra.apache.org/msg41819.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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