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Data GridApplication · Redhat

CVE-2023-3629

MEDIUM · 6.5 CVSS v3.1 Published 2023-12-18
Fix available
A fix is available. Upgrade to 8.4.4 or later.
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71/100
Remediation priority · Elevated
Remotely reachable Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
A flaw was found in Infinispan's REST, Cache retrieval endpoints do not properly evaluate the necessary admin permissions for the operation. This issue could allow an authenticated user to access information outside of their intended permissions.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · moderate confidence

Infinispan's REST and cache retrieval endpoints fail to properly evaluate admin permissions required for certain operations. This authorization bypass allows authenticated users to access data or endpoints outside their intended permission scope, potentially exposing sensitive cached information to unauthorized users.

MitigationUpgrade to the patched version of Infinispan that properly enforces permission checks on REST cache retrieval endpoints. Review and configure role-based access control (RBAC) settings to ensure users have only the minimum necessary permissions.

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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
Data GridApplication
Affected:< 8.4.4
Jboss Data GridApplication
Affected:all versions
Jboss Enterprise Application PlatformApplication
Affected:= 6
InfinispanApplication
Affected:all versions

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
Low
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

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  1. Identify Infinispan or JBoss Data Grid installation
    Locate the application server installation directory or identify running Java processes containing 'infinispan', 'datagrid', or 'jboss' in the process arguments. Check common paths such as /opt/jboss/, /opt/infinispan/, or the application's lib directory.
    Affected if Infinispan, Red Hat Data Grid, or JBoss Data Grid is installed and running
  2. Determine the installed version
    Check the version manifest or version file in the installation directory. For Red Hat Data Grid, look for a version file or check the RPM package version. For Infinispan, check the JAR manifest or pom.xml if available in the distribution.
    Affected if Version is Infinispan all versions, Red Hat Data Grid < 8.4.4, or any version of Red Hat JBoss Data Grid or JBoss EAP 6
  3. Verify REST or cache retrieval endpoints are exposed
    Check server configuration files (such as server.conf, web.xml, or the Infinispan server.xml) for REST connector definitions or cache endpoint configurations. Look for lines containing 'rest-connector', 'restEndpoint', or similar REST-related settings.
    Affected if REST endpoints or cache retrieval endpoints are enabled in the server configuration
  4. Confirm endpoint accessibility from network
    Attempt a local curl or HTTP request to common REST endpoints such as /rest/v2/cache/{cacheName} or /api/v2/caches to verify the endpoints are reachable and responding.
    Affected if REST or cache retrieval endpoints respond to HTTP requests without requiring explicit admin authorization checks
  5. Review role-based access control configuration
    Inspect the authorization configuration files (often in infinispan.xml, jboss-web.xml, or the security subsystem configuration) to determine what roles are assigned to the REST endpoint operations and whether permission checks are enforced.
    Affected if Authorization roles are defined but not properly enforced on REST cache retrieval operations, or admin permissions are not required for sensitive cache access

Your environment is affected if Infinispan, Red Hat Data Grid, or JBoss Data Grid is running with REST endpoints enabled and the installed version falls within the affected ranges, particularly if role-based access control may not be properly enforcing admin permissions on cache retrieval operations.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.

dbcve · scoped
Upgrade available Upgrade to 8.4.4 or later
Fixed in 8.4.4
Interim mitigation

Upgrade to the patched version of Infinispan that properly enforces permission checks on REST cache retrieval endpoints. Review and configure role-based access control (RBAC) settings to ensure users have only the minimum necessary permissions.

Recommended fix Moderate confidence

Infinispan: 14.0.21+ or latest stable | Red Hat Data Grid: 8.4.4+

  1. 1. Identify the current version of Infinispan or Red Hat Data Grid in use
  2. 2. For Data Grid users: Upgrade to version 8.4.4 or later which contains the fix for proper admin permission evaluation
  3. 3. For Infinispan users: Upgrade to version 14.0.21 or later (or the latest stable release) which addresses the permission evaluation issue
  4. 4. Verify the upgrade by testing cache retrieval operations with non-admin users to confirm proper permission enforcement
  5. 5. Review role-based access control (RBAC) configurations to ensure they align with the fixed version's security model
Caveat Review release notes for version 8.4.x/14.x for any API or configuration changes that may affect existing deployments

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

Fix this in Data Grid Scoped from the published advisory
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  • Implementation8.0 h
  • Testing6.0 h
  • Review / QA3.0 h
21.0 hours of engineering $3,680
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