What is the severity of CVE-2015-0266?

CVE-2015-0266 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on access control.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0266?

To fix CVE-2015-0266, upgrade Apache Ranger to version 0.5.0 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2015-0266?

CVE-2015-0266 affects all versions of Apache Ranger prior to 0.5.0 that have been deployed.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-0266?

No formal workaround is documented for CVE-2015-0266 other than upgrading to a fixed version.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2015-0266

high

7.1

CWE

264

11/4/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-0266

Q: What types of access can be bypassed due to CVE-2015-0266?

CVE-2015-0266 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions specifically to module URLs.

First published: Mon Apr 11 2016(Updated: )

The Policy Admin Tool in Apache Ranger before 0.5.0 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via direct access to module URLs.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apache Ranger	<=0.4.0.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-0266?
CVE-2015-0266 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on access control.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0266?
To fix CVE-2015-0266, upgrade Apache Ranger to version 0.5.0 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-0266?
CVE-2015-0266 affects all versions of Apache Ranger prior to 0.5.0 that have been deployed.
What types of access can be bypassed due to CVE-2015-0266?
CVE-2015-0266 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions specifically to module URLs.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-0266?
No formal workaround is documented for CVE-2015-0266 other than upgrading to a fixed version.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-0266?
CVE-2015-0266 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on access control.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0266?
To fix CVE-2015-0266, upgrade Apache Ranger to version 0.5.0 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-0266?
CVE-2015-0266 affects all versions of Apache Ranger prior to 0.5.0 that have been deployed.
What types of access can be bypassed due to CVE-2015-0266?
CVE-2015-0266 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions specifically to module URLs.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-0266?
No formal workaround is documented for CVE-2015-0266 other than upgrading to a fixed version.