Vulnerability Description
In Apache RocketMQ 4.2.0 to 4.6.0, when the automatic topic creation in the broker is turned on by default, an evil topic like “../../../../topic2020” is sent from rocketmq-client to the broker, a topic folder will be created in the parent directory in brokers, which leads to a directory traversal vulnerability. Users of the affected versions should apply one of the following: Upgrade to Apache RocketMQ 4.6.1 or later.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Rocketmq | >= 4.2.0, <= 4.6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/fdea1c5407da47a17d5522fa149a097cacded1916c1Broken Link
- https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2020/q2/112Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/fdea1c5407da47a17d5522fa149a097cacded1916c1Broken Link
- https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2020/q2/112Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-17572?
CVE-2019-17572 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). In Apache RocketMQ 4.2.0 to 4.6.0, when the automatic topic creation in the broker is turned on by default, an evil topic like “../../../../topic2020” is sent from rocketmq-client to the broker, a top...
How severe is CVE-2019-17572?
CVE-2019-17572 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-17572?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Rocketmq.