Apache RocketMQ Command Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2023-33246)
Severity: critical · Patch status: unknown · Since 2023-09-06 · CVE-2023-33246
Several components of Apache RocketMQ, including NameServer, Broker, and Controller, are exposed to 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 or achieve the same effect by forging the RocketMQ protocol content. CISA added CVE-2023-33246 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on Sep 6, 2023, which means attackers are exploiting it in the wild.
What to do
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- US federal agencies must remediate by Sep 27, 2023 (BOD 22-01); treat that as the outer limit.
Sources
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