Vulnerability Description
In Apache Cassandra it is possible for a local attacker without access to the Apache Cassandra process or configuration files to manipulate the RMI registry to perform a man-in-the-middle attack and capture user names and passwords used to access the JMX interface. The attacker can then use these credentials to access the JMX interface and perform unauthorized operations. This is same vulnerability that CVE-2020-13946 was issued for, but the Java option was changed in JDK10. This issue affects Apache Cassandra from 4.0.2 through 5.0.2 running Java 11. Operators are recommended to upgrade to a release equal to or later than 4.0.15, 4.1.8, or 5.0.3 which fixes the issue.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Cassandra | >= 4.0.2, < 4.0.15 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/jsk87d9yv8r204mgqpz1qxtp5wcrpysmIssue TrackingMailing ListVendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250214-0004/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-27137?
CVE-2024-27137 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). In Apache Cassandra it is possible for a local attacker without access to the Apache Cassandra process or configuration files to manipulate the RMI registry to perform a man-in-the-middle attack and...
How severe is CVE-2024-27137?
CVE-2024-27137 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-2024-27137?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Cassandra.