How severe is CVE-2018-11764?

CVE-2018-11764 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-11764 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-11764?

CVE-2018-11764 primarily affects Apache Hadoop. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11764?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-11764 published?

CVE-2018-11764 was published on 2020-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-11764

CVE-2018-11764 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Hadoop with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Apache Hadoop
Published: 2020-10-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

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 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-11764 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-11764?: CVE-2018-11764 primarily affects Apache Hadoop. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11764?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-11764 published?: CVE-2018-11764 was published on 2020-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:hadoop:3.0.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:hadoop:3.0.0:alpha4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:hadoop:3.0.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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