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CVE-2021-28656: Apache Zeppelin: CSRF vulnerability in the Credentials page

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Credential page of Apache Zeppelin allows an attacker to submit malicious request. This issue affects Apache Zeppelin Apache Zeppelin version 0.9.0 and prior versions.

MediumCVSS 5.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Apache Zeppelin 0.9.0 and earlier have a CSRF flaw on the Credentials page. A victim who interacts with attacker-controlled content could be tricked into submitting an unintended request. The published severity is medium, with limited confidentiality and integrity impact and no availability impact stated. Exposure is likely limited to organizations running Apache Zeppelin 0.9.0 or earlier, especially where the Zeppelin web UI is reachable by users who manage credentials. Handle as a moderate-priority remediation item. It is not listed as known exploited, but the affected page manages credentials, so delay increases business risk where Zeppelin is exposed or widely used. Mitigation focus: Inventory Apache Zeppelin deployments and confirm whether any are version 0.9.0 or earlier.; Review the Apache advisory for the vendor-supported fixed version or mitigation guidance.; Restrict access to Zeppelin administrative and credential-management pages while remediation is planned..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.4 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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1CVSS vectors
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0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.4CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N2.82.5Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

5.4Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2021-28656Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Apache Software FoundationApache Zeppelin0unaffected
Weakness

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CWE-352 · source CWE mapping

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.