CVE-2023-30601

Apache Cassandra: Privilege escalation when enabling FQL/Audit logs

Published May 30, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Privilege escalation when enabling FQL/Audit logs allows user with JMX access to run arbitrary commands as the user running Apache Cassandra
This issue affects Apache Cassandra: from 4.0.0 through 4.0.9, from 4.1.0 through 4.1.1.

WORKAROUND
The vulnerability requires nodetool/JMX access to be exploitable, disable access for any non-trusted users.

MITIGATION
Upgrade to 4.0.10 or 4.1.2 and leave the new FQL/Auditlog configuration property allow_nodetool_archive_command as false.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-2100 Privilege escalation when enabling FQL/Audit logs allows user with JMX access to run arbitrary commands as the user running Apache Cassandra This issue affects Apache Cassandra: from 4.0.0 through 4.0.9, from 4.1.0 through 4.1.1. WORKAROUND The vulnerability requires nodetool/JMX access to be exploitable, disable access for any non-trusted users. MITIGATION Upgrade to 4.0.10 or 4.1.2 and leave the new FQL/Auditlog configuration property allow_nodetool_archive_command as false.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-m9p2-j4hg-g373 Apache Cassandra: Privilege escalation when enabling FQL/Audit logs
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{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Oct 9, 2024, 8:55 PM
Reserved
Apr 13, 2023, 7:56 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 30, 2023, 8:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 5:55 AM