CVE-2017-5646

Description

For versions of Apache Knox from 0.2.0 to 0.11.0 - an authenticated user may use a specially crafted URL to impersonate another user while accessing WebHDFS through Apache Knox. This may result in escalated privileges and unauthorized data access. While this activity is audit logged and can be easily associated with the authenticated user, this is still a serious security issue. All users are recommended to upgrade to the Apache Knox 0.12.0 release.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Knox
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/knox-user/201705.mbox/%3CCACRbFyjtT7QQGHUzTRdbJoySbJb7tt4BDk5-r-VRn0GB0Kgvag%40mail.gmail.com%3E vendor advisory mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98739 third party advisory vdb entry
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rcd6bcbcc08840d4e4bea661efe9a5ef8f6126ebbbc5bc266701d8f48%40%3Cdev.logging.apache.org%3E mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5646?
CVE-2017-5646 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-5646?
To fix CVE-2017-5646, 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-2017-5646 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-5646 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-5646?
CVE-2017-5646 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Knox.
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