CVE-2015-0265: XSS
First published: Mon Apr 11 2016(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Policy Admin Tool in Apache Ranger before 0.5.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the HTTP User-Agent header.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Ranger | <=0.4.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76208
- http://www.slideshare.net/wojdwo/big-problems-with-big-data-hadoop-interfaces-security
- https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/RANGER/Vulnerabilities+found+in+Ranger
- https://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/ranger-dev/201508.mbox/%3CD1E7EC30.9D53F%25vel@apache.org%3E
- https://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/ranger-dev/201508.mbox/%3CD1E7EC30.9D53F%25vel%40apache.org%3E
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-0265?
CVE-2015-0265 is considered to have a medium severity due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0265?
To fix CVE-2015-0265, upgrade to Apache Ranger version 0.5.0 or later.
Who is impacted by CVE-2015-0265?
Users of Apache Ranger versions prior to 0.5.0 are impacted by CVE-2015-0265.
What type of attack does CVE-2015-0265 enable?
CVE-2015-0265 enables remote attackers to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
What component of Apache Ranger does CVE-2015-0265 affect?
CVE-2015-0265 affects the Policy Admin Tool in Apache Ranger.
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