What is the severity of CVE-2016-0731?

CVE-2016-0731 is rated as medium severity due to the potential for unauthorized file access by authenticated users.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0731?

To fix CVE-2016-0731, upgrade Apache Ambari to version 2.2.1 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2016-0731?

CVE-2016-0731 affects users of Apache Ambari versions prior to 2.2.1 that allow file browsing.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-0731?

There is no documented workaround for CVE-2016-0731; upgrading is the recommended action.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-0731

medium

4.9

CWE

284

18/5/2016

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-0731

Q: What type of attack does CVE-2016-0731 enable?

CVE-2016-0731 enables remote authenticated administrators to read arbitrary files by exploiting improper URL handling.

First published: Wed May 18 2016(Updated: )

The File Browser View in Apache Ambari before 2.2.1 allows remote authenticated administrators to read arbitrary files via a file: URL in the WebHDFS URL configuration.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apache Ambari	<=2.2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0731?
CVE-2016-0731 is rated as medium severity due to the potential for unauthorized file access by authenticated users.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0731?
To fix CVE-2016-0731, upgrade Apache Ambari to version 2.2.1 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-0731?
CVE-2016-0731 affects users of Apache Ambari versions prior to 2.2.1 that allow file browsing.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-0731 enable?
CVE-2016-0731 enables remote authenticated administrators to read arbitrary files by exploiting improper URL handling.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-0731?
There is no documented workaround for CVE-2016-0731; upgrading is the recommended action.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0731?
CVE-2016-0731 is rated as medium severity due to the potential for unauthorized file access by authenticated users.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0731?
To fix CVE-2016-0731, upgrade Apache Ambari to version 2.2.1 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-0731?
CVE-2016-0731 affects users of Apache Ambari versions prior to 2.2.1 that allow file browsing.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-0731 enable?
CVE-2016-0731 enables remote authenticated administrators to read arbitrary files by exploiting improper URL handling.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-0731?
There is no documented workaround for CVE-2016-0731; upgrading is the recommended action.