Vulnerability Description
Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Apache Cassandra allowing users to access a datacenter or IP/CIDR groups they should not be able to when using CassandraNetworkAuthorizer or CassandraCIDRAuthorizer. Users with restricted data center access can update their own permissions via data control language (DCL) statements on affected versions. This issue affects Apache Cassandra: from 4.0.0 through 4.0.15 and from 4.1.0 through 4.1.7 for CassandraNetworkAuthorizer, and from 5.0.0 through 5.0.2 for both CassandraNetworkAuthorizer and CassandraCIDRAuthorizer. Operators using CassandraNetworkAuthorizer or CassandraCIDRAuthorizer on affected versions should review data access rules for potential breaches. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 4.0.16, 4.1.8, 5.0.3, which fixes the issue.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Cassandra | >= 4.0.0, < 4.0.16 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/yjo5on4tf7s1r9qklc4byrz30b8vkm2dVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/02/03/3Mailing ListVendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250214-0005/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-24860?
CVE-2025-24860 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Apache Cassandra allowing users to access a datacenter or IP/CIDR groups they should not be able to when using CassandraNetworkAuthorizer or CassandraCIDRAutho...
How severe is CVE-2025-24860?
CVE-2025-24860 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-24860?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Cassandra.