Vulnerability identifier: #VU71662

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-24830

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache IoTDB
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in iotdb-web-workbench. A remote authenticated user can create another user account without authorization.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache IoTDB: 0.13.0 - 0.13.2

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External links
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2023/q1/56

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Q & A

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.