VDB-102536 · CVE-2016-8751 · BID 99067

Apache Ranger up to 0.6 Stored cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apache Ranger up to 0.6. Impacted is an unknown function. Such manipulation leads to cross site scripting (Stored). This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2016-8751. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Ranger up to 0.6. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability (Stored). Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. Impacted is integrity. CVE summarizes:

Apache Ranger before 0.6.is vulnerable to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting in when entering custom policy conditions. Admin users can store some arbitrary javascript code to be executed when normal users login and access policies.

The bug was discovered 06/14/2017. The weakness was released 06/14/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at cwiki.apache.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-8751 since 10/18/2016. The attack may be launched remotely. The successful exploitation requires a simple authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 99067†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-82052, VDB-82053, VDB-82212 and VDB-82250. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.6
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Exploitinginfo

Name: Stored
Class: Cross site scripting / Stored
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: cwiki.apache.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-8751 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-8751
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-102536
SecurityFocus: 99067 - Apache Ranger CVE-2016-8751 HTML Injection Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/14/2017 23:01
Updated: 10/18/2019 09:27
Changes: 06/14/2017 23:01 (59), 10/18/2019 09:27 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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