Apache Kafka up to 3.6.1 KRaft Mode Migration access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Apache Kafka 3.5.0/3.5.1/3.5.2/3.6.0/3.6.1. Affected is an unknown function of the component KRaft Mode Migration. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2024-27309. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Kafka 3.5.0/3.5.1/3.5.2/3.6.0/3.6.1. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown functionality of the component KRaft Mode Migration. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The advisory is shared at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-27309 since 02/22/2024. The exploitability is told to be difficult. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/17/2025). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 242243 (Oracle Siebel CRM 25.x < 25.6 (July 2025 CPU)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (242243). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Nessus ID: 242243
Nessus Name: Oracle Siebel CRM 25.x < 25.6 (July 2025 CPU)

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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02/22/2024 🔍
04/12/2024 +49 days 🔍
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07/17/2025 +461 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-27309 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-27309
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-260457

Entryinfo

Created: 04/12/2024 06:15
Updated: 07/17/2025 21:43
Changes: 04/12/2024 06:15 (51), 05/16/2024 21:07 (1), 07/05/2024 20:15 (1), 07/10/2024 01:11 (11), 07/17/2025 21:43 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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