CVE-2023-50379

Apache Ambari: authenticated users could perform command injection to perform RCE

Description

Malicious code injection in Apache Ambari in prior to 2.7.8. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.7.8, which fixes this issue. Impact: A Cluster Operator can manipulate the request by adding a malicious code injection and gain a root over the cluster main host.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.38%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Ambari
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/jglww6h6ngxpo1r6r5fx7ff7z29lnvv8 vendor advisory mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/27/1 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-50379?
CVE-2023-50379 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-50379?
To fix CVE-2023-50379, 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-2023-50379 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-50379 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-2023-50379?
CVE-2023-50379 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Ambari.
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