CVE-2023-50378: Apache Ambari: Various XSS problems

Published Mar 1, 2024
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Updated

Lack of proper input validation and constraint enforcement in Apache Ambari prior to 2.7.8

Impact : As it will be stored XSS, Could be exploited to perform unauthorized actions, varying from data access to session hijacking and delivering malicious payloads.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.7.8 which fixes this issue.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.apache.ambari:ambari<2.7.8
2.7.8
Apache Ambari>=2.7.0<2.7.8

Event History

Mar 1, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:38 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
Severity
Advisory Published
via GitHub·03:31 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-50378?

CVE-2023-50378 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-50378?

To fix CVE-2023-50378, upgrade Apache Ambari to version 2.7.8 or later.

3

What kind of attacks can CVE-2023-50378 facilitate?

CVE-2023-50378 can be exploited for unauthorized actions, including data access, session hijacking, and delivering malicious payloads.

4

Which versions of Apache Ambari are affected by CVE-2023-50378?

CVE-2023-50378 affects all versions of Apache Ambari prior to 2.7.8.

5

Is input validation a concern in CVE-2023-50378?

Yes, CVE-2023-50378 highlights a lack of proper input validation and constraint enforcement leading to security vulnerabilities.

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