CVE-2023-50380

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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.

6.5 /10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References
Link Resource
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/27/6 Mailing List
https://lists.apache.org/thread/qrt7mq7v7zyrh1qsh1gkg1m7clysvy32 Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/27/6 Mailing List
https://lists.apache.org/thread/qrt7mq7v7zyrh1qsh1gkg1m7clysvy32 Vendor Advisory
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:ambari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
History

13 Feb 2025, 18:15

Type Values Removed Values Added
Summary (en) 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. (en) 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.

28 Jan 2025, 17:44

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time Apache ambari
Apache
CPE cpe:2.3:a:apache:ambari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
References () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/27/6 - () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/27/6 - Mailing List
References () https://lists.apache.org/thread/qrt7mq7v7zyrh1qsh1gkg1m7clysvy32 - () https://lists.apache.org/thread/qrt7mq7v7zyrh1qsh1gkg1m7clysvy32 - Vendor Advisory
CVSS v2 : unknown
v3 : unknown 		v2 : unknown
v3 : 6.5
Information

Published : 2024-02-27 17:15

Updated : 2025-03-27 20:15

NVD link : CVE-2023-50380

Mitre link : CVE-2023-50380

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-50380

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Products Affected

apache

  • ambari
CWE
CWE-611

Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference