CVE-2020-17516

cassandra: internode encryption enforcement vulnerability

Published Feb 3, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 2.0% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-0769 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.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-2vxm-vp4c-fjfw Authentication Bypass in Apache Cassandra
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 2:00 PM
Reserved
Aug 12, 2020, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 3, 2021, 5:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:59 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Feb 2, 2021, 12:00 AM