CVE-2023-51982
CVE-2023-51982 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cratedb with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-287.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-0030
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Cratedb
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
CrateDB 5.5.1 is contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the Admin UI component. After configuring password authentication and_ Local_ In the case of an address, identity authentication can be bypassed by setting the X-Real IP request header to a specific value and accessing the Admin UI directly using the default user identity.(https://github.com/crate/crate/issues/15231)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-51982?
- CrateDB 5.5.1 is contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the Admin UI component. After configuring password authentication and_ Local_ In the case of an address, identity authentication can be bypassed by setting the X-Real IP request header to a specific value and accessing the Admin UI directly using the default user identity.(https://github.com/crate/crate/issues/15231)
- How severe is CVE-2023-51982?
- CVE-2023-51982 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-51982 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-51982?
- CVE-2023-51982 affects Cratedb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-51982?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2023-51982 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-51982 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-0030.
- When was CVE-2023-51982 published?
- CVE-2023-51982 was published on 2024-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:cratedb:cratedb:5.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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