Description
Apache Cassandra versions 2.1.0 to 2.1.22, 2.2.0 to 2.2.19, 3.0.0 to 3.0.23, and 3.11.0 to 3.11.9, when using 'dc' or 'rack' internode_encryption setting, allows both encrypted and unencrypted internode connections. A misconfigured node or a malicious user can use the unencrypted connection despite not being in the same rack or dc, and bypass mutual TLS requirement.
References (5)
Core 5
Core References
Various Sources x_refsource_confirm
http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/cassandra-user/202102.mbox/%3c6E4340A5-D7BE-4D33-9EC5-3B505A626D8D%40apache.org%3e
Mailing List mailing-list
x_refsource_mlist
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rd84bec24907617bdb72f7ec907cd7437a0fd5a8886eb55aa84dd1eb8%40%3Ccommits.cassandra.apache.org%3E
Mailing List, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210521-0002/
Mailing List mailing-list
x_refsource_mlist
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rcb16f36cafa184dd159e94033f87d0fc274c4752d467f3a09f2ceae4%40%3Ccommits.cassandra.apache.org%3E
Mailing List mailing-list
x_refsource_mlist
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r81243a412a37a22211754936a13856af07cc68a93d728c52807486e9%40%3Ccommits.cassandra.apache.org%3E
Scores
CVSS v3
7.5
EPSS
0.0085
EPSS Percentile
75.1%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Details
CWE
CWE-290
Status
published
Products (2)
apache/cassandra
2.1.0 - 2.1.22
org.apache.cassandra/cassandra-all
2.1.0 - 3.0.24Maven
Published
Feb 03, 2021
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026