CVE-2023-51982 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability affecting CrateDB version 5.5.1. An unauthenticated attacker can bypass password authentication in the Admin UI by manipulating the X-Real-IP header, specifically when password authentication and local addresses are configured. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 9.8 (Critical), indicating a network-exploitable flaw with low attack complexity, allowing for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no public exploits or active exploitation have been observed, and community discussion is minimal, the high severity warrants immediate attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
5.5.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:cratedb:cratedb:5.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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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