How severe is CVE-2016-0731?

CVE-2016-0731 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-0731 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0731?

CVE-2016-0731 affects Apache Ambari. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0731?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-0731 published?

CVE-2016-0731 was published on 2016-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0731

CVE-2016-0731 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Ambari with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Apache Ambari
Published: 2016-05-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The File Browser View in Apache Ambari before 2.2.1 allows remote authenticated administrators to read arbitrary files via a file: URL in the WebHDFS URL configuration.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0731?: The File Browser View in Apache Ambari before 2.2.1 allows remote authenticated administrators to read arbitrary files via a file: URL in the WebHDFS URL configuration.
How severe is CVE-2016-0731?: CVE-2016-0731 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-0731 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0731?: CVE-2016-0731 affects Apache Ambari. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0731?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-0731 published?: CVE-2016-0731 was published on 2016-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:ambari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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