CVE-2021-38294 is a critical command injection vulnerability in Apache Storm versions 2.x prior to 2.2.1 and 1.x prior to 1.2.4. This flaw, residing in the getTopologyHistory service, allows an unauthenticated attacker to achieve Remote Code Execution (RCE) on the Nimbus server via a specially crafted Thrift request. With a CVSS score of 9.8 (Critical), it presents a severe risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV, a Metasploit module exists, indicating readily available exploit code, though community discussion and media coverage are currently minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 1.0.0, < 1.2.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:storm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 2.1.0, < 2.1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:storm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 2.2.0, < 2.2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:storm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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