Improper Permission Check in Hazelcast Executor Services Exposes Security Risks
CVE-2023-33265

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Hazelcast

Status
Imdg
Hazelcast
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 July 2023

What is CVE-2023-33265?

In Hazelcast versions up to 5.2.3, a security issue exists where executor services fail to validate client permissions adequately. This flaw enables authenticated users to execute tasks on members without having the necessary permissions granted, potentially leading to unauthorized access and manipulation of system resources. It is essential for users of these affected versions to review their configurations and implement appropriate security measures to mitigate this risk.

References

https://github.com/hazelcast/hazelcast
https://support.hazelcast.com/s/article/Security-Advisory...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
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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