CVE-2017-5642
CVE-2017-5642 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apache Ambari with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-276.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-276
- Affected product: Apache Ambari
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
During installation of Ambari 2.4.0 through 2.4.2, Ambari Server artifacts are not created with proper ACLs.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-5642?
- During installation of Ambari 2.4.0 through 2.4.2, Ambari Server artifacts are not created with proper ACLs.
- How severe is CVE-2017-5642?
- CVE-2017-5642 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-5642 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-5642?
- CVE-2017-5642 primarily affects Apache Ambari. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-5642?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-5642 published?
- CVE-2017-5642 was published on 2017-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:ambari:2.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:ambari:2.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:ambari:2.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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