# CVE-2018-11767: Improper Privilege Management in org.apache.hadoop:hadoop-main

> Attackers can bypass access controls in Apache Hadoop KMS when non-default group mapping is used, leading to unauthorized access or privilege escalation.

- **Severity:** High 7.4 (`CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H`)
- **Exploited in the wild:** Not known
- **Login needed:** Not needed
- **Attackable:** Over the internet
- **Victim action needed:** Not needed
- **Fix available:** Yes
- **Published:** 18 Mar 2019
- **Updated:** 5 Aug 2024
- **Also known as:** GHSA-5cf4-jqwp-584g

## What is CVE-2018-11767?

CVE-2018-11767 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Apache Hadoop, published on 18 Mar 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

### Official description

In Apache Hadoop 2.9.0 to 2.9.1, 2.8.3 to 2.8.4, 2.7.5 to 2.7.6, KMS blocking users or granting access to users incorrectly, if the system uses non-default groups mapping mechanisms.

Weakness: CWE-269 (Improper Privilege Management)

## Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-11767?

6 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.apache.hadoop:hadoop-main. It affects 1 product.


| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed in |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `org.apache.hadoop:hadoop-main` | Maven | From 2.7.5 | 2.7.7 |
| `org.apache.hadoop:hadoop-main` | Maven | From 2.7.5 | 2.7.7 |
| `org.apache.hadoop:hadoop-main` | Maven | From 2.8.3 | 2.8.5 |
| `org.apache.hadoop:hadoop-main` | Maven | From 2.8.3 | 2.8.5 |
| `org.apache.hadoop:hadoop-main` | Maven | From 2.9.0 | 2.9.2 |
| `org.apache.hadoop:hadoop-main` | Maven | From 2.9.0 | 2.9.2 |

Products: Apache Hadoop.

## How do I fix CVE-2018-11767?

Upgrade org.apache.hadoop:hadoop-main to a fixed version for your release line: 2.7.7, 2.8.5 or 2.9.2.

## Is CVE-2018-11767 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-11767 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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## Fix prompt for AI coding agents

```text
Check this codebase for CVE-2018-11767 and fix it if it is affected.

What it is: CVE-2018-11767 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Apache Hadoop, published on 18 Mar 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Exploitation: There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-11767 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Affected packages and fixed versions:
- org.apache.hadoop:hadoop-main (Maven): affected from 2.7.5; fixed in 2.7.7
- org.apache.hadoop:hadoop-main (Maven): affected from 2.7.5; fixed in 2.7.7
- org.apache.hadoop:hadoop-main (Maven): affected from 2.8.3; fixed in 2.8.5
- org.apache.hadoop:hadoop-main (Maven): affected from 2.8.3; fixed in 2.8.5
- org.apache.hadoop:hadoop-main (Maven): affected from 2.9.0; fixed in 2.9.2
- org.apache.hadoop:hadoop-main (Maven): affected from 2.9.0; fixed in 2.9.2

Task:
1. Search the dependency manifests and lockfiles (for example package.json, package-lock.json, requirements.txt, poetry.lock, uv.lock, pom.xml, build.gradle, go.mod, Cargo.lock, Gemfile.lock) and any Dockerfiles for the affected packages, including transitive dependencies.
2. If an affected version is in use, upgrade it to the fixed version for its release line with the project's package manager, so the lockfile is regenerated. Prefer the smallest upgrade that fixes it.
3. If there is no fix, or the upgrade would break the build, do not guess: explain the risk and the safest workaround instead.
4. Run the tests and summarise what changed and why.
5. If nothing in the project is affected, say so and change nothing.

Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2018-11767/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2018-11767/index.md)
```

## Sources

- CVE record: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2018-11767
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-11767
- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2018-11767

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Summaries are generated and may contain mistakes; the official description above is the record.