Apache Geode Authorization Flaw Enables Unprivileged User Control
CVE-2017-12622

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Apache
Status
Apache Geode
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 January 2018

Summary

An authorization vulnerability in Apache Geode allows authenticated users connecting to a secure environment via the gfsh tool to access status information and exert control over cluster members without possessing the necessary CLUSTER:MANAGE privileges. This flaw raises concerns about the security integrity of Geo-de clusters operating in secure mode, underscoring the importance of restricted access and proper privilege management.

Affected Version(s)

Apache Geode 1.0.0 to 1.2.1

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/560578479dabbdc93d0e...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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