Description
The default configuration in Apache Cassandra 1.2.0 through 1.2.19, 2.0.0 through 2.0.13, and 2.1.0 through 2.1.3 binds an unauthenticated JMX/RMI interface to all network interfaces, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code via an RMI request.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 7.5/10
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131249/Apache-Cassandra-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1947.html
- http://www.mail-archive.com/user%40cassandra.apache.org/msg41819.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/535154/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73478
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034002
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131249/Apache-Cassandra-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1947.html
- http://www.mail-archive.com/user%40cassandra.apache.org/msg41819.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/535154/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73478
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034002
Timeline
- Published
- Apr 3, 2015
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified