CVE-2023-50380
Apache Ambari XML External Entity Injection Vulnerability
Description
XML External Entity injection in apache ambari versions <= 2.7.7, Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.7.8, which fixes this issue. More Details: Oozie Workflow Scheduler had a vulnerability that allowed for root-level file reading and privilege escalation from low-privilege users. The vulnerability was caused through lack of proper user input validation. This vulnerability is known as an XML External Entity (XXE) injection attack. Attackers can exploit XXE vulnerabilities to read arbitrary files on the server, including sensitive system files. In theory, it might be possible to use this to escalate privileges.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 27, 2024, 5:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 28, 2024, 2:06 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
No
Impact Score :
Exploitability Score :
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| URL | Resource |
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| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/27/6 | |
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/qrt7mq7v7zyrh1qsh1gkg1m7clysvy32 |
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Feb. 27, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference Apache Software Foundation http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/27/6 [No types assigned] -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 27, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description XML External Entity injection in apache ambari versions <= 2.7.7, Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.7.8, which fixes this issue. More Details: Oozie Workflow Scheduler had a vulnerability that allowed for root-level file reading and privilege escalation from low-privilege users. The vulnerability was caused through lack of proper user input validation. This vulnerability is known as an XML External Entity (XXE) injection attack. Attackers can exploit XXE vulnerabilities to read arbitrary files on the server, including sensitive system files. In theory, it might be possible to use this to escalate privileges. Added Reference Apache Software Foundation https://lists.apache.org/thread/qrt7mq7v7zyrh1qsh1gkg1m7clysvy32 [No types assigned] Added CWE Apache Software Foundation CWE-611
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