Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-6813

First published: Tue Feb 06 2018(Updated: )

Apache CloudStack 4.1 to 4.8.1.0 and 4.9.0.0 contain an API call designed to allow a user to register for the developer API. If a malicious user is able to determine the ID of another (non-"root") CloudStack user, the malicious user may be able to reset the API keys for the other user, in turn accessing their account and resources.

Credit: security@apache.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apache CloudStack>=4.1.0<=4.8.1.0
Apache CloudStack=4.9.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-6813?

    CVE-2016-6813 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on user API key security.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-6813?

    To fix CVE-2016-6813, it is recommended to upgrade Apache CloudStack to version 4.9.1 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2016-6813?

    CVE-2016-6813 affects Apache CloudStack versions 4.1 to 4.8.1.0 and 4.9.0.0.

  • What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2016-6813?

    CVE-2016-6813 allows a malicious user to potentially reset API keys for non-root CloudStack users.

  • Is CVE-2016-6813 a known vulnerability?

    Yes, CVE-2016-6813 has been publicly disclosed and is well-documented in security advisories.

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