Apache Drill Vulnerability Allows Remote File Read/Write and Command Execution
CVE-2023-48362

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apache
Status
Apache Drill
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 July 2024

What is CVE-2023-48362?

The vulnerability enables an attacker to leverage XML External Entity (XXE) processing in the XML Format Plugin of Apache Drill, starting from version 1.19.0. By crafting a malicious XML file, an attacker can gain unauthorized access to files on a remote file system and execute arbitrary commands. Users of affected versions are strongly advised to upgrade to version 1.21.2, which addresses this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Apache Drill 1.19.0 < 1.21.2

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/9tt0q4bdjwgw0dz0l9knqxjnp...
vendor-advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/24/3

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

Credit

Yuzhe Huang
.