CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-11799: Input Validation

First published: Wed Dec 19 2018(Updated: )

Vulnerability allows a user of Apache Oozie 3.1.3-incubating to 5.0.0 to impersonate other users. The malicious user can construct an XML that results workflows running in other user's name.

Credit: security@apache.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apache Oozie>=3.1.3<5.1.0
Apache Oozie=3.1.3-incubating

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-11799?

    CVE-2018-11799 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for user impersonation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-11799?

    To fix CVE-2018-11799, upgrade Apache Oozie to version 5.1.0 or later.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2018-11799?

    CVE-2018-11799 can be exploited to enable a malicious user to impersonate other users through crafted XML workflows.

  • Which versions of Apache Oozie are affected by CVE-2018-11799?

    CVE-2018-11799 affects Apache Oozie versions from 3.1.3-incubating to 5.0.0.

  • Is user authentication sufficient to mitigate CVE-2018-11799?

    No, user authentication alone is not sufficient to mitigate CVE-2018-11799; patching and updating the software are necessary.

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