CVE-2016-6813

Description

Apache CloudStack 4.1 to 4.8.1.0 and 4.9.0.0 contain an API call designed to allow a user to register for the developer API. If a malicious user is able to determine the ID of another (non-"root") CloudStack user, the malicious user may be able to reset the API keys for the other user, in turn accessing their account and resources.

9.8

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.61% Top 20%

Vendor Advisory apache.org

Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache CloudStack

References

Link	Tags
https://s.apache.org/qV5l	vendor advisory mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93945	broken link third party advisory vdb entry
http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/www-announce/201610.mbox/%3CCAJtfqCupOYQoNY2BNx86_zauses_MpmpiX8WciO_DEaWp6uNig%40mail.gmail.com%3E	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6813?: CVE-2016-6813 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-6813?: To fix CVE-2016-6813, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-6813 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2016-6813 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-6813?: CVE-2016-6813 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache CloudStack.

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