CVE-2015-3186: XSS

Published Nov 2, 2015
·
Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache Ambari before 2.1.0 allows remote authenticated cluster operator users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the note field in a configuration change.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Apache Ambari<=2.0.2
Apache Ambari=1.7.0
Apache Ambari=2.0.0
Apache Ambari=2.0.1

Event History

Nov 2, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-3186?

CVE-2015-3186 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via cross-site scripting.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-3186?

To mitigate CVE-2015-3186, upgrade Apache Ambari to version 2.1.0 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2015-3186?

Users of Apache Ambari versions prior to 2.1.0, especially remote authenticated cluster operators, are affected by CVE-2015-3186.

4

What attack vector is associated with CVE-2015-3186?

CVE-2015-3186 enables an attacker to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the note field in a configuration change.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2015-3186?

The impact of CVE-2015-3186 includes the possibility of unauthorized script execution in users' browsers, leading to potential data theft or session hijacking.

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