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
8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
2.37%

81.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ApacheHadoop3.0.0

References

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST