Apache Cassandra privilege escalation | CVE-2023-30601

NAME
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Apache Cassandra privilege escalation

Platforms Affected:
Apache Cassandra 4.0.0
Apache Cassandra 4.0.9
Apache Cassandra 4.1.0
Apache Cassandra 4.1.1

Risk Level:
7.8

Exploitability:
Unproven

Consequences:
Gain Privileges

DESCRIPTION
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Apache Cassandra could allow a local authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by a flaw in the FQL/Audit logs implementation. By executing a specially crafted nodetool archive command, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges.

CVSS 3.0 Information
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Privileges Required:
Low

User Interaction:
None

Scope:
Unchanged

Access Vector:
Local


 


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