Improper input validation in Apache Pulsar
CVE-2022-24280
Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Proxy component of Apache Pulsar allows an attacker to make TCP/IP connection attempts that originate from the Pulsar Proxy's IP address. When the Apache Pulsar Proxy component is used, it is possible to attempt to open TCP/IP connections to any IP address and port that the Pulsar Proxy can connect to. An attacker could use this as a way for DoS attacks that originate from the Pulsar Proxy's IP address. It hasn’t been detected that the Pulsar Proxy authentication can be bypassed. The attacker will have to have a valid token to a properly secured Pulsar Proxy. This issue affects Apache Pulsar Proxy versions 2.7.0 to 2.7.4; 2.8.0 to 2.8.2; 2.9.0 to 2.9.1; 2.6.4 and earlier.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.013 (67.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Apache Pulsar
- Apache Software Foundation Pulsar — versions 2.7, 2.8, 2.9
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@apache.org (Mailing List, x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-24280?
- CVE-2022-24280 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Pulsar, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2022-09-23.
- How severe is CVE-2022-24280?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.