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CVE-2020-17516

Apache Cassandra versions 2.1.0 to 2.1.22, 2.2.0 to 2.2.19, 3.0.0 to 3.0.23, and 3.11.0 to 3.11.9, when using 'dc' or 'rack' internode_encryption setting, allows both encrypted and unencrypted internode connections. A misconfigured node or a malicious user can use the unencrypted connection despite not being in the same rack or dc, and bypass mutual TLS requirement.

Published

2021-02-03T17:15:13.123

Last Modified

2024-11-21T05:08:16.080

Status

Modified

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv3.1: 7.5 (HIGH)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

  • Access Vector: NETWORK
  • Access Complexity: MEDIUM
  • Authentication: NONE
  • Confidentiality Impact: PARTIAL
  • Integrity Impact: NONE
  • Availability Impact: NONE
Exploitability Score

8.6

Impact Score

2.9

Weaknesses
  • Type: Secondary
    CWE-290
  • Type: Primary
    CWE-290
Affected Vendors & Products
Type Vendor Product Version/Range Vulnerable?
Application apache cassandra ≤ 2.1.22 Yes
Application apache cassandra ≤ 2.2.19 Yes
Application apache cassandra ≤ 3.0.23 Yes
Application apache cassandra ≤ 3.11.9 Yes
References