CVE-2024-27137

Apache Cassandra: unrestricted deserialization of JMX authentication credentials

Published Feb 4, 2025 CVSS 3.1 · 5.3 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
In Apache Cassandra it is possible for a local attacker without access
to the Apache Cassandra process or configuration files to manipulate
the RMI registry to perform a man-in-the-middle attack and capture user
names and passwords used to access the JMX interface. The attacker can
then use these credentials to access the JMX interface and perform
unauthorized operations.


This is same vulnerability that CVE-2020-13946 was issued for, but the Java option was changed in JDK10.


This issue affects Apache Cassandra from 4.0.2 through 5.0.2 running Java 11.


Operators are recommended to upgrade to a release equal to or later than 4.0.15, 4.1.8, or 5.0.3 which fixes the issue.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2025-0229 In Apache Cassandra it is possible for a local attacker without access to the Apache Cassandra process or configuration files to manipulate the RMI registry to perform a man-in-the-middle attack and capture user names and passwords used to access the JMX interface. The attacker can then use these credentials to access the JMX interface and perform unauthorized operations. This is same vulnerability that CVE-2020-13946 was issued for, but the Java option was changed in JDK10. This issue affects Apache Cassandra from 4.0.2 through 5.0.2 running Java 11. Operators are recommended to upgrade to a release equal to or later than 4.0.15, 4.1.8, or 5.0.3 which fixes the issue.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-rgfx-7p65-3ff4 Apache Cassandra: unrestricted deserialization of JMX authentication credentials
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Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00019}

epss

{'score': 0.00023}

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First Time appeared Apache
Apache cassandra
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:5.0.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:5.0.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:5.0.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:cassandra:5.0.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Apache
Apache cassandra
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Weaknesses CWE-287
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Description In Apache Cassandra it is possible for a local attacker without access to the Apache Cassandra process or configuration files to manipulate the RMI registry to perform a man-in-the-middle attack and capture user names and passwords used to access the JMX interface. The attacker can then use these credentials to access the JMX interface and perform unauthorized operations. This is same vulnerability that CVE-2020-13946 was issued for, but the Java option was changed in JDK10. This issue affects Apache Cassandra from 4.0.2 through 5.0.2 running Java 11. Operators are recommended to upgrade to a release equal to or later than 4.0.15, 4.1.8, or 5.0.3 which fixes the issue.
Title Apache Cassandra: unrestricted deserialization of JMX authentication credentials
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Feb 15, 2025, 12:10 AM
Reserved
Feb 20, 2024, 12:29 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Feb 4, 2025, 11:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 7:19 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Feb 4, 2025, 10:19 AM