CVE-2018-11764
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.37%
Last modified
CVE-2018-11764 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Web endpoint authentication check is broken in Apache Hadoop 3.0.0-alpha4, 3.0.0-beta1, and 3.0.0. Authenticated users may impersonate any user even if no proxy user is configured.. EPSS estimates a 2.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Web endpoint authentication check is broken in Apache Hadoop 3.0.0-alpha4, 3.0.0-beta1, and 3.0.0. Authenticated users may impersonate any user even if no proxy user is configured.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Hadoop | 3.0.0 |
References
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201103-0003/Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201103-0003/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-11764?
Web endpoint authentication check is broken in Apache Hadoop 3.0.0-alpha4, 3.0.0-beta1, and 3.0.0. Authenticated users may impersonate any user even if no proxy user is configured.
How severe is CVE-2018-11764?
CVE-2018-11764 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11764?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
How Strix Helps
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