published January 7, 2022
NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.7th percentile for exploit probability.
🚨 A crafty JNDI driver name can unleash chaos! An attacker can exploit H2's getConnection method to execute remote code without breaking a sweat. 🔥 Think of it like a delivery driver who gets to choose where to take a package without ever needing to verify the address — handing over complete control to whoever’s behind the wheel! If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on the server, manipulating data or even taking control of the entire system. This could result in data breaches or service disruption, leading to absolutely devastating consequences for affected organizations.
Think of it like a delivery driver who gets to choose where to take a package without ever needing to verify the address — handing over complete control to whoever’s behind the wheel! This vulnerability allows an attacker to pass a JNDI driver name and a URL, redirecting connections to LDAP or RMI servers, which could lead to unauthorized remote code execution via the H2 Console.
If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on the server, manipulating data or even taking control of the entire system. This could result in data breaches or service disruption, leading to absolutely devastating consequences for affected organizations. To safeguard your systems, ensure that you disable the H2 Console if it's not needed, and consider validating any input passed to the getConnection method. Regularly update to the latest version of H2 to stay ahead of potential exploits. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll be well on your way to securing your database. 🛡️