Improper Authorization in org.apache.hbase:hbase
In all previously released Apache HBase 2.x versions (2.0.0-2.0.4, 2.1.0-2.1.3), authorization was incorrectly applied to users of the HBase REST server. Requests sent to the HBase REST server were executed with the permissions of the REST server itself, not with the permissions of the end-user. This issue is only relevant when HBase is configured with Kerberos authentication, HBase authorization is enabled, and the REST server is configured with SPNEGO authentication. This issue does not extend beyond the HBase REST server.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Java / Kotlin (Maven) | org.apache.hbase:hbase | >= 2.0.0, < 2.0.5, >= 2.1.0, < 2.1.4 | 2.0.5, 2.1.4 |
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-0212
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-535v-4x9q-446c
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/519eb0fd45642dcecd9ff74cb3e71c20a4753f7d82e2f07864b5108f@%3Cdev.drill.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/66535e15007cda8f9308eec10e12ffe349e0b8b55e56ec6ee02b71d2@%3Cdev.hbase.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/b0656d359c7d40ec9f39c8cc61bca66802ef9a2a12ee199f5b0c1442@%3Cdev.drill.apache.org%3E
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/03/27/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107624
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-285- Platform
- Java / Kotlin (Maven)
- Package
org.apache.hbase:hbase- Disclosed
- 02.04.2019
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 11:21
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-535v-4x9q-446c - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: org.apache.hbase:hbase
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Java / Kotlin (Maven)), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 2
- First → latest
- 10.2018 04.2019
- Without a fix
- 0
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- High 2
Disclosures per year
- 2018: 1
- 2019: 1
- 2020: 0
- 2021: 0
- 2022: 0
- 2023: 0
- 2024: 0
- 2025: 0
- 2026: 0
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