Vulnerability identifier: #VU19218
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Apache Kafka
Client/Desktop applications /
Messaging software
Vendor: Apache Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper security restrictions imposed by the affected software. A remote authenticated attacker with write permission on respective topics can send a crafted Produce request that is designed to bypass transaction/idempotent access control list (ACL) validation.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Apache Kafka: 0.11.0.0 - 0.11.0.3, 1.0.0 - 1.0.2, 1.1.0 - 1.1.1, 2.1.0, 2.0.0 - 2.0.1
External links
http://www.mail-archive.com/dev@kafka.apache.org/msg99277.html
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.