CVE-2025-24860

Apache Cassandra: CassandraNetworkAuthorizer and CassandraCIDRAuthorizer can be bypassed allowing access to different network regions

Description

Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Apache Cassandra allowing users to access a datacenter or IP/CIDR groups they should not be able to when using CassandraNetworkAuthorizer or CassandraCIDRAuthorizer. Users with restricted data center access can update their own permissions via data control language (DCL) statements on affected versions. This issue affects Apache Cassandra: from 4.0.0 through 4.0.15 and from 4.1.0 through 4.1.7 for CassandraNetworkAuthorizer, and from 5.0.0 through 5.0.2 for both CassandraNetworkAuthorizer and CassandraCIDRAuthorizer. Operators using CassandraNetworkAuthorizer or CassandraCIDRAuthorizer on affected versions should review data access rules for potential breaches. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 4.0.16, 4.1.8, 5.0.3, which fixes the issue.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Vendor Advisory apache.org Vendor Advisory openwall.com
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Cassandra
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/yjo5on4tf7s1r9qklc4byrz30b8vkm2d vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/02/03/3 mailing list vendor advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250214-0005/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-24860?
CVE-2025-24860 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-24860?
To fix CVE-2025-24860, 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-2025-24860 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-24860 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-24860?
CVE-2025-24860 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Cassandra.
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