Vulnerability identifier: #VU60290

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-36151

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache Gobblin
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to Apache Gobblin stores the Hadoop token in clear text inside a temporary file, accessible to all local users. A local user can obtain the token and gain access to the Hadoop database.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Gobblin: 0.11.0 - 0.15.0

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External links
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2022/q1/121

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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