Vulnerability in Apache Cassandra
CVE-2020-13946
In Apache Cassandra, all versions prior to 2.1.22, 2.2.18, 3.0.22, 3.11.8 and 4.0-beta2, 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…
EPSS: 0.030 (85.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.9 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Apache Cassandra — versions 4.0.0
- Netapp Oncommand_insight
- N/a Apache Cassandra — versions All versions prior to 2.1.22, 2.2.18, 3.0.22, 3.11.8 and 4.0-beta2
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@apache.org (Mailing List, x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
- security@apache.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST)
- security@apache.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST)
- security@apache.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST)
- security@apache.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-13946?
- CVE-2020-13946 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Cassandra, classified under Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere. CVSS score: 5.9/10. Published 2020-09-01.
- How severe is CVE-2020-13946?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.9 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2020-13946 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.