CVE-2021-25646— Authenticated users can override system configurations in their requests which allows them to execute arbitrary code.
Quick assessment
Affected
Apache Software Foundation Apache Druid
Exploitation
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Apache Druid是美国阿帕奇软件（Apache）基金会的一款使用Java语言编写的、面向列的开源分布式数据库。 Apache Druid 0.20.0和更早的版本存在访问控制错误漏洞，该漏洞允许经过身份验证的用户强制Druid运行用户提供的JavaScript代码，并执行服务器进程特权的代码。
Public Exploits 2
Metasploit · 1
apache_druid_js_rce.rb [exploit]
Nuclei · 1
CVE-2021-25646.yaml [template]
Possible ATT&CK Techniques 2 AI
T1059 · Command and Scripting Interpreter T1190 · Exploit Public-Facing Application
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2021-25646
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
Authenticated users can override system configurations in their requests which allows them to execute arbitrary code.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
Apache Druid includes the ability to execute user-provided JavaScript code embedded in various types of requests. This functionality is intended for use in high-trust environments, and is disabled by default. However, in Druid 0.20.0 and earlier, it is possible for an authenticated user to send a specially-crafted request that forces Druid to run user-provided JavaScript code for that request, regardless of server configuration. This can be leveraged to execute code on the target machine with the privileges of the Druid server process.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
Apache Druid 访问控制错误漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Apache Druid是美国阿帕奇软件（Apache）基金会的一款使用Java语言编写的、面向列的开源分布式数据库。 Apache Druid 0.20.0和更早的版本存在访问控制错误漏洞，该漏洞允许经过身份验证的用户强制Druid运行用户提供的JavaScript代码，并执行服务器进程特权的代码。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
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Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
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| Apache Software Foundation | Apache Druid | 0.20.0 and earlier ~ 0.20.0 | - |
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II. Public POCs for CVE-2021-25646
| # | POC Description | Source Link | Shenlong Link |
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| 1 | Apache Druid 远程代码执行;检测脚本 | https://github.com/yaunsky/cve-2021-25646 | POC Details |
| 2 | None | https://github.com/lp008/CVE-2021-25646 | POC Details |
| 3 | CSharp CVE-2021-25646-GUI | https://github.com/Ormicron/CVE-2021-25646-GUI | POC Details |
| 4 | None | https://github.com/Vulnmachines/Apache-Druid-CVE-2021-25646 | POC Details |
| 5 | Alibaba-Nacos-Unauthorized/ApacheDruid-RCE_CVE-2021-25646/MS-Exchange-SSRF-CVE-2021-26885/Oracle-WebLogic-CVE-2021-2109_RCE/RG-CNVD-2021-14536/RJ-SSL-VPN-UltraVires/Redis-Unauthorized-RCE/TDOA-V11.7-GetOnlineCookie/VMware-vCenter-GetAnyFile/yongyou-GRP-U8-XXE/Oracle-WebLogic-CVE-2020-14883/Oracle-WebLogic-CVE-2020-14882/Apache-Solr-GetAnyFile/F5-BIG-IP-CVE-2021-22986/Sonicwall-SSL-VPN-RCE/GitLab-Graphql-CNVD-2021-14193/D-Link-DCS-CVE-2020-25078/WLAN-AP-WEA453e-RCE/360TianQing-Unauthorized/360TianQing-SQLinjection/FanWeiOA-V8-SQLinjection/QiZhiBaoLeiJi-AnyUserLogin/QiAnXin-WangKangFirewall-RCE/金山-V8-终端安全系统/NCCloud-SQLinjection/ShowDoc-RCE | https://github.com/1n7erface/PocList | POC Details |
| 6 | CVE-2021-25646 Apache Druid 远程代码执行漏洞 Wker脚本 | https://github.com/givemefivw/CVE-2021-25646 | POC Details |
| 7 | Apache Druid remote code execution vulnerability - Apache Druid 远程代码执行漏洞利用 CVE-2021-25646 | https://github.com/j2ekim/CVE-2021-25646 | POC Details |
| 8 | CVE-2021-25646 Apache Druid 远程代码执行 漏洞检测和利用工具 | https://github.com/luobai8/CVE-2021-25646-exp | POC Details |
| 9 | Apache Druid 远程代码执行复现（CVE-2021-25646） | https://github.com/gps1949/CVE-2021-25646 | POC Details |
| 10 | Apache Druid is susceptible to remote code execution because by default it lacks authorization and authentication. Attackers can send specially crafted requests to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of processes on the Druid server. | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2021/CVE-2021-25646.yaml | POC Details |
| 11 | None | https://github.com/Threekiii/Awesome-POC/blob/master/%E6%95%B0%E6%8D%AE%E5%BA%93%E6%BC%8F%E6%B4%9E/Apache%20Druid%20%E8%BF%9C%E7%A8%8B%E4%BB%A3%E7%A0%81%E6%89%A7%E8%A1%8C%E6%BC%8F%E6%B4%9E%20CVE-2021-25646.md | POC Details |
| 12 | None | https://github.com/Threekiii/Awesome-POC/blob/master/%E6%95%B0%E6%8D%AE%E5%BA%93%E6%BC%8F%E6%B4%9E/Apache%20Druid%20%E4%BB%A3%E7%A0%81%E6%89%A7%E8%A1%8C%E6%BC%8F%E6%B4%9E%20CVE-2021-25646.md | POC Details |
| 13 | https://github.com/vulhub/vulhub/blob/master/apache-druid/CVE-2021-25646/README.md | POC Details | |
| 14 | CVE-2021-25646 Apache Druid 远程代码执行 漏洞检测和利用工具 | https://github.com/k7pro/CVE-2021-25646-exp | POC Details |
| 15 | A proof-of-concept for the CVE-2021-25646, which allows for Command Injection | https://github.com/tiemio/RCE-PoC-CVE-2021-25646 | POC Details |
| 16 | Exploit for Apache Druid Embedded Javascript Remote Code Execution (CVE-2021-25646), Python. | https://github.com/ShadowLance2/Apache-Druid-CVE-2021-25646-Exploit | POC Details |
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Exploits & Public PoCs for CVE-2021-25646 (1)
Mailing List Discussions for CVE-2021-25646 (14)
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https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r443e2916c612fbd119839c0fc0729327d6031913a75081adac5b43ad%40%3Cdev.druid.apache.org%3E mailing-list x_refsource_MLIST
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https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r20e0c3b10ae2c05a3aad40f1476713c45bdefc32c920b9986b941d8f%40%3Cannounce.apache.org%3E mailing-list x_refsource_MLIST
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https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rc167d5e57f3120578718a7a458ce3e73b3830ac4efbb1b085bd06b92%40%3Cdev.druid.apache.org%3E mailing-list x_refsource_MLIST
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https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r64431c2b97209f566b5dff92415e7afba0ed3bfab4695ebaa8a62e5d%40%3Cdev.druid.apache.org%3E mailing-list x_refsource_MLIST
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