Auth bypass in Apache Hadoop

CVE-2018-11765

In Apache Hadoop versions 3.0.0-alpha2 to 3.0.0, 2.9.0 to 2.9.2, 2.8.0 to 2.8.5, any users can access some servlets without authentication when Kerberos authentication is enabled and SPNEGO through HTTP is not enabled.

Vulnerability class: Broken Authentication

EPSS: 0.051 (91.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

  • Apache Hadoop — versions 3.0.0
  • N/a Apache Hadoop — versions Apache Hadoop 3.0.0-alpha2 to 3.0.0, 2.9.0 to 2.9.2, 2.8.0 to 2.8.5

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-11765?
CVE-2018-11765 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Hadoop, classified under Improper Authentication. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2020-09-30.
How severe is CVE-2018-11765?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.