Vulnerability in Apache Spark

CVE-2021-38296

Apache Spark supports end-to-end encryption of RPC connections via "spark.authenticate" and "spark.network.crypto.enabled". In versions 3.1.2 and earlier, it uses a bespoke mutual authentication protocol that allows for full encryption key…

EPSS: 0.018 (75.9th 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

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38296?
CVE-2021-38296 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Spark, classified under Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2022-03-10.
How severe is CVE-2021-38296?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2021-38296 known to be exploited?
2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.