VDB-140102 · CVE-2018-14670 · GCVE-0-2018-14670

Yandex ClickHouse prior 1.1.54131 on Debian Configuration improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Yandex ClickHouse on Debian and classified as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Configuration. Such manipulation leads to improper authorization. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-14670. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Yandex ClickHouse on Debian. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown code of the component Configuration. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Incorrect configuration in deb package in ClickHouse before 1.1.54131 could lead to unauthorized use of the database.

The weakness was disclosed 08/15/2019 (Website). The advisory is available at clickhouse.yandex. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-14670 since 07/27/2018. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1548.002 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 1.1.54131 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Yandex

Name

ClickHouse

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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NVD Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: ClickHouse 1.1.54131

Timelineinfo

07/27/2018 🔍
08/15/2019 +384 days 🔍
08/16/2019 +1 days 🔍
06/25/2025 +2140 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: clickhouse.yandex
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-14670 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-14670
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-140102
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/16/2019 07:06
Updated: 06/25/2025 23:29
Changes: 08/16/2019 07:06 (57), 07/29/2020 09:35 (1), 06/25/2025 23:29 (19)
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