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CVE-2018-1288: In Apache Kafka 0.9.0.0 to 0.9.0.1, 0.10.0.0 to 0.10.2.1, 0.11.0.0 to 0.11.0.2, and 1.0.0, authenticated Ka...

In Apache Kafka 0.9.0.0 to 0.9.0.1, 0.10.0.0 to 0.10.2.1, 0.11.0.0 to 0.11.0.2, and 1.0.0, authenticated Kafka users may perform action reserved for the Broker via a manually created fetch request interfering with data replication, resulting in data loss.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2018-1288 affects older Apache Kafka releases. An authenticated Kafka user could send a crafted fetch request that performs broker-reserved behavior, disrupting replication and causing data loss. This is not described as anonymous internet exploitation; it requires Kafka access.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation for production Kafka clusters handling critical data, especially where multiple teams, tenants, or applications share authenticated access. The main business risk is data loss, not public remote takeover.

Technical view

Apache Kafka versions 0.9.0.0-0.9.0.1, 0.10.0.0-0.10.2.1, 0.11.0.0-0.11.0.2, and 1.0.0 allowed authenticated clients to interfere with broker replication using manually created fetch requests.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely in legacy Kafka clusters or products embedding the affected Kafka versions. Risk depends on whether authenticated Kafka users are broadly trusted, shared across tenants, or reachable from less-controlled application networks.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not identify active exploitation, and KEV is false. The attacker must be authenticated to Kafka. The impact is operational: replication interference can result in data loss.

Researcher notes

Evidence is strongest for affected version ranges, authenticated prerequisite, and replication/data-loss impact. The bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, detailed patch notes, or confirmed exploitation. Avoid assuming exploitability beyond authenticated Kafka access.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory Kafka brokers and embedded Kafka dependencies for affected versions.
  • Move off the affected Kafka versions using Apache or vendor guidance.
  • Restrict Kafka access to trusted principals and networks.
  • Review Kafka ACLs for overly broad authenticated client permissions.
  • Check downstream vendor advisories for packaged or embedded Kafka fixes.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm broker versions against the affected ranges in the CVE record.
  • Identify applications or platforms bundling Kafka client or broker components.
  • Review Kafka authentication and ACL configuration for shared credentials.
  • Check replication health and historical logs for unexplained replication anomalies.
  • Verify remediation through version evidence, not only package names.
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Confidence
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Sources
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Affected products

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Apache Software FoundationApache Kafka0.9.0.0 to 0.9.0.1, 0.10.0.0 to 0.10.2.1, 0.11.0.0 to 0.11.0.2, 1.0.0Listed
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