CVE-2021-45447 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2021-45447 affecting Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server versions before 9.3.0.0, 9.2.0.2, and 8.3.0.25 due to the clear text transmission of database passwords.
A vulnerability in Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server allows the transmission of database passwords in clear text, potentially leading to unauthorized access.
Understanding CVE-2021-45447
This CVE identifies a security issue in Pentaho Business Analytics Server that affects versions before 9.3.0.0, 9.2.0.2, and 8.3.0.25 when the Data Lineage feature is enabled.
What is CVE-2021-45447?
Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server versions prior to 9.3.0.0, 9.2.0.2, and 8.3.0.25, with the Data Lineage feature enabled, transmit database passwords in clear text. This can be exploited by unauthorized actors to sniff sensitive information.
The Impact of CVE-2021-45447
The transmission of sensitive data in clear text poses a high risk as it can allow unauthorized network actors to capture passwords and gain unauthorized access to critical systems.
Technical Details of CVE-2021-45447
This section provides detailed technical insights regarding the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows the transmission of database passwords in clear text when the Data Lineage feature is active in affected versions of Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Pentaho Business Analytics Server
- Vendor: Hitachi Vantara
- Affected Versions:
- 9.0.0.0 (affected)
- 8.3.0.25 (affected)
- Versions before 9.3.0.0, 9.2.0.2
Exploitation Mechanism
The clear text transmission of database passwords allows unauthorized network actors to sniff and capture sensitive information for potential unauthorized access.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to address and prevent the vulnerability in Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Disable the Data Lineage feature immediately.
- Update the system to a patched version as soon as possible.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Implement encrypted transmission of sensitive data.
- Regularly monitor and audit network traffic for unusual activities.
Patching and Updates
Install the provided patches or update to a version that addresses the vulnerability.