Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command in Apache Cassandra
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.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Java / Kotlin (Maven) | org.apache.cassandra:apache-cassandra | >= 1.2.0, < 2.0.14, >= 2.1.0, < 2.1.4 | 2.0.14, 2.1.4 |
References
- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-77- Platform
- Java / Kotlin (Maven)
- Package
org.apache.cassandra:apache-cassandra- Disclosed
- 14.05.2022
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 12:21
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-w7f2-gjxf-2gm9 - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: org.apache.cassandra:apache-cassandra
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