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CVE-2015-0225

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

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.

HIGH · CVSS 7.5 EPSS 0.00667
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  • Public exploit or PoC is available
  • CVSS base score ≥ 7.0
Sigma rules0 YARA rules0
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Weakness Classification

CWE-77Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
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Affected Products & Versions

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apache cassandraall versions
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Affected Packages

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Language-ecosystem packages (from OSV) tied to this CVE, with the version that fixes it - the dependency-level detail NVD doesn’t carry.
Maven org.apache.cassandra:apache-cassandra HIGH fixed in 2.0.14
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Public Exploits & PoCs

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pocpacketstormsecurity.com · Apache-Cassandra-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlpacketstormsecurity.com
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Scoring & Timeline

7.5
HIGH · CVSS v2 (legacy) · secalert@redhat.com
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This CVE predates CVSS v3; the legacy v2 score is shown so triage still has a severity to work with.
v2 Vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Published to NVD03 Apr 2015 · 02:59 PM
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Vendor Advisories

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rhsaRHSA-2015:1947Important
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References & Sources

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Source URLs (vendor pages, mailing lists, write-ups). Exploit/PoC links are in their own section above to avoid duplication.
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
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