Microsoft Azure HDInsights Apache Ambari input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Microsoft Azure HDInsights. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Apache Ambari. Performing a manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-38156. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Azure HDInsights (Cloud Software) (version now known). It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown processing of the component Apache Ambari. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Azure HDInsight Apache Ambari JDBC Injection Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

The weakness was published 09/12/2023 as confirmed security guidance (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at portal.msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-38156. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 02/11/2026).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 7.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven

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Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

07/12/2023 🔍
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02/11/2026 +883 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: portal.msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-38156 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-38156
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-239595

Entryinfo

Created: 09/12/2023 20:12
Updated: 02/11/2026 20:32
Changes: 09/12/2023 20:12 (35), 09/12/2023 20:15 (2), 09/12/2023 20:16 (17), 10/11/2023 09:27 (1), 10/11/2023 09:31 (10), 02/11/2026 20:32 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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