Vulnerability · Published May 5, 2023 · Assigned by apache

CVE-2021-40331Permissions problem in the Apache Ranger Hive Plugin

High 8.1

In plain English

A high-severity incorrect permission assignment in Apache Ranger Hive Plugin from Apache Software Foundation. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.9% (higher than 60% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.

Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.1High

Exploit odds (30 days)0.9%top 39.6% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none

Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

An Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability was found in the Apache Ranger Hive Plugin. Any user with SELECT privilege on a database can alter the ownership of the table in Hive when Apache Ranger Hive Plugin is enabled This issue affects Apache Ranger Hive Plugin: from 2.0.0 through 2.3.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.0 or later.

Affected packages & fixed versions

Ecosystem	Package	Fixed in	Advisory
Maven	org.apache.ranger:ranger-hive-plugin	2.4.0	GHSA-vjr2-wpfh-5r9p

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache Software Foundation	Apache Ranger Hive Plugin	2.0.0 – through 2.3.0

Weakness: CWE-732 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/s68yls6cnkdmzn1k4hqt50vs6wjvt2rn vendor-advisory