CVE-2025-53004
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass security controls in DataEase's Redshift JDBC connection parameters via the sslfactory and sslfactoryarg parameters. It affects DataEase installations prior to version 2.10.11, potentially enabling unauthorized access or data manipulation. Organizations using vulnerable versions for business intelligence and data visualization are at risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- DataEase
📦 What is this software?
Dataease by Dataease
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code, access sensitive data, or pivot to other systems in the network.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to Redshift data sources, potential data exfiltration or manipulation of business intelligence data.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper network segmentation and access controls prevent exploitation attempts.
🎯 Exploit Status
The advisory suggests the vulnerability allows bypassing security controls, indicating relatively straightforward exploitation.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.10.11
Vendor Advisory: https://github.com/dataease/dataease/security/advisories/GHSA-mfg2-qr5c-99pp
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Backup your DataEase configuration and data
2. Download version 2.10.11 or later from the official repository
3. Follow the upgrade instructions for your deployment method
4. Restart the DataEase service
5. Verify the upgrade was successful
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Redshift Data Sources
allTemporarily disable or remove Redshift data source connections until patching can be completed.
# Remove Redshift data source configurations from DataEase settings
Network Segmentation
linuxRestrict network access to DataEase instances and isolate them from sensitive data sources.
# Configure firewall rules to limit access to DataEase ports
# Example: iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport [DataEase_port] -s [trusted_network] -j ACCEPT
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit who can connect to DataEase instances
- Monitor all DataEase access logs for suspicious connection attempts to Redshift data sources
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check the DataEase version in the web interface or configuration files. If version is below 2.10.11 and Redshift data sources are configured, the system is vulnerable.Check Version:
Check the DataEase web interface admin panel or examine the application version in deployment configuration files.Verify Fix Applied:
After upgrading, verify the version shows 2.10.11 or higher in the web interface or via version check command.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual connection attempts to Redshift data sources
- Modifications to JDBC connection parameters
- Failed authentication attempts followed by successful connections
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected outbound connections from DataEase to Redshift
- Unusual traffic patterns to DataEase application ports
SIEM Query:
source="dataease" AND (event="connection_attempt" OR event="parameter_modification") AND (target="redshift" OR parameter="sslfactory*")