CVE-2023-50380

MEDIUM

Apache Ambari <= 2.7.7 - XML External Entity Injection

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

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.

References (2)

Core 2

Scores

CVSS v3 6.5
EPSS 0.0086
EPSS Percentile 53.8%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-611
Status published
Products (2)
apache/ambari 2.7.0 - 2.7.8
org.apache.ambari.contrib.views/wfmanager 2.7.0 - 2.7.8Maven
Published Feb 27, 2024
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026