CVE-2023-33246Apache RocketMQ: Possible remote code execution vulnerability when using the update configuration function
Known exploited — Apache RocketMQ Command Execution Vulnerability
CISA confirmed this vulnerability is used in real attacks on 06.09.2023. Remediation deadline for US federal agencies: 27.09.2023.
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. https://lists.apache.org/thread/1s8j2c8kogthtpv3060yddk03zq0pxyp; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-33246
Description
For RocketMQ versions 5.1.0 and below, under certain conditions, there is a risk of remote command execution. Several components of RocketMQ, including NameServer, Broker, and Controller, are leaked on the extranet and lack permission verification, an attacker can exploit this vulnerability by using the update configuration function to execute commands as the system users that RocketMQ is running as. Additionally, an attacker can achieve the same effect by forging the RocketMQ protocol content. To prevent these attacks, users are recommended to upgrade to version 5.1.1 or above for using RocketMQ 5.x or 4.9.6 or above for using RocketMQ 4.x .
Data: CVE.org, NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS, Ubuntu. Published as the sources state it, in English.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Versions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Software Foundation | Apache RocketMQ | ≤ 5.1.0 | |
| apache | rocketmq | < 4.9.6 |
References and patches
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/1s8j2c8kogthtpv3060yddk03zq0pxyp vendor-advisoryMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/173339/Apache-RocketMQ-5.1.0-Arbitrary-Code-Injection.html ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/07/12/1 Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/rocketmq-rce-cve-2023-33246-33247 ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Malayke/CVE-2023-33246_RocketMQ_RCE_EXPLOIT Exploit
- https://github.com/jakabakos/CVE-2023-33246_Apache_RocketMQ_RCE Exploit
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-33246 Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
CPE matches (NVD) (2)
cpe:2.3:a:apache:rocketmq:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*< 4.9.6cpe:2.3:a:apache:rocketmq:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*≥ 5.0.0 < 5.1.1