CVE-2016-4947

CVE-2016-4947 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cloudera Hue with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-200.

Key facts

Description

Cloudera HUE 3.9.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to enumerate user accounts via a request to desktop/api/users/autocomplete.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-4947?
Cloudera HUE 3.9.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to enumerate user accounts via a request to desktop/api/users/autocomplete.
How severe is CVE-2016-4947?
CVE-2016-4947 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-4947 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-4947?
CVE-2016-4947 affects Cloudera Hue. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4947?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-4947 published?
CVE-2016-4947 was published on 2017-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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