| ID |
CVE-2026-41115
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| Sažetak |
An improper authorization vulnerability has been identified in Apache Kafka.
The implementation of the CONSUMER_GROUP_DESCRIBE (69) API validates the DESCRIBE operation on the GROUP resource instead of the READ operation that documented in the official kafka documentation and the KIP-848. This discrepancy can result in misconfigured Access Control Lists (ACLs) and unintended security postures, like granting READ permission to users who should not be able to join/sync groups, or allowing users without READ permission (but with DESCRIBE permission) to access sensitive group metadata.
The correct permission for CONSUMER_GROUP_DESCRIBE API is DESCRIBE GROUP so the current implementation is correct. However, the kafka documentation as well as the KIP-848 will be updated to reflect the correct permission. We advise the Kafka users to review existing group ACLs to ensure the principle of least privilege. |
| Reference |
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| CVSS |
| Base: | 4.3 |
| Impact: | 1.4 |
| Exploitability: | 2.8 |
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| Pristup |
| Vektor | Složenost | Autentikacija |
| NETWORK |
LOW |
LOW |
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| Impact |
| Povjerljivost | Cjelovitost | Dostupnost |
| LOW |
NONE |
NONE |
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| CVSS vektor |
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
| Zadnje važnije ažuriranje |
03-06-2026 - 02:04 |
| Objavljeno |
02-06-2026 - 10:16 |
