Auth bypass in Apache Sentry
CVE-2018-8028
An authenticated user can execute ALTER TABLE EXCHANGE PARTITIONS without being authorized by Apache Sentry before 2.0.1. This can allow an attacker unauthorized access to the partitioned data of a Sentry protected table and can allow an attacker to remove data from a Sentry protected table.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.013 (67.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Apache Sentry
- Apache Software Foundation Sentry — versions Apache Sentry 2.0.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@apache.org (Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-8028?
- CVE-2018-8028 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Sentry, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2018-08-23.
- How severe is CVE-2018-8028?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.