CVE-2018-11799

Description

Vulnerability allows a user of Apache Oozie 3.1.3-incubating to 5.0.0 to impersonate other users. The malicious user can construct an XML that results workflows running in other user's name.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.24%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Oozie
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/347e7a8cb86014b7ca37e49eb00b8d088203bdc0bcfb4799f8e5955a%40%3Cuser.oozie.apache.org%3E
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106266 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-11799?
CVE-2018-11799 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-11799?
To fix CVE-2018-11799, 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-2018-11799 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-11799 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-2018-11799?
CVE-2018-11799 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Oozie.
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