CVE-2021-39232

Missing admin check for SCM related admin commands

Description

In Apache Ozone versions prior to 1.2.0, certain admin related SCM commands can be executed by any authenticated users, not just by admins.

Remediation

Workaround:

  • Upgrade to Apache Ozone release version 1.2.0

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.59%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Ozone
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/ozone-dev/202111.mbox/%3C3c30a7f2-13a4-345e-6c8a-c23a2b937041%40apache.org%3E mailing list vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/11/19/3 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39232?
CVE-2021-39232 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-39232?
As a workaround for remediating CVE-2021-39232: Upgrade to Apache Ozone release version 1.2.0
Is CVE-2021-39232 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-39232 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-39232?
CVE-2021-39232 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Ozone.
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