CVE-2023-37582

Apache RocketMQ: Possible remote code execution when using the update configuration function

Description

The RocketMQ NameServer component still has a remote command execution vulnerability as the CVE-2023-33246 issue was not completely fixed in version 5.1.1. When NameServer address are leaked on the extranet and lack permission verification, an attacker can exploit this vulnerability by using the update configuration function on the NameServer component to execute commands as the system users that RocketMQ is running as. It is recommended for users to upgrade their NameServer version to 5.1.2 or above for RocketMQ 5.x or 4.9.7 or above for RocketMQ 4.x to prevent these attacks.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 87.12% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache RocketMQ
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/m614czxtpvlztd7mfgcs2xcsg36rdbnc patch vendor advisory mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/07/12/1 patch mailing list third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-37582?
CVE-2023-37582 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-37582?
To fix CVE-2023-37582, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-37582 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-37582 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~87% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-37582?
CVE-2023-37582 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache RocketMQ.
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