Vulnerability identifier: #VU27368

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1952

CWE-ID: CWE-285

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache IoTDB
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the system.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization for the JMX port 31999. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send request to the JMX port and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache IoTDB: 0.8.0 - 0.9.1

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External links
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2020/q2/73

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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.