Vulnerability identifier: #VU28190

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 9.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1956

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Apache Kylin
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in RESTFull API. A remote unauthenticated attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

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

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Kylin: 3.0.0 - 3.0.1, 2.6.0 - 2.6.5, 2.5.0 - 2.5.2, 2.4.0 - 2.4.1, 2.3.0 - 2.3.2

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External links
http://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r1332ef34cf8e2c0589cf44ad269fb1fb4c06addec6297f0320f5111d%40%3Cuser.kylin.apache.org%3E

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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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.