How severe is CVE-2023-50380?

CVE-2023-50380 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-50380 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-50380?

CVE-2023-50380 affects Apache Ambari. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50380?

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

Does CVE-2023-50380 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-50380 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-0702.

When was CVE-2023-50380 published?

CVE-2023-50380 was published on 2024-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-50380

CVE-2023-50380 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Ambari with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-0702
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Apache Ambari
Published: 2024-02-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

XML External Entity injection in apache ambari versions <= 2.7.7, Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.7.8, which fixes this issue. More Details: Oozie Workflow Scheduler had a vulnerability that allowed for root-level file reading and privilege escalation from low-privilege users. The vulnerability was caused through lack of proper user input validation. This vulnerability is known as an XML External Entity (XXE) injection attack. Attackers can exploit XXE vulnerabilities to read arbitrary files on the server, including sensitive system files. In theory, it might be possible to use this to escalate privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-50380?: XML External Entity injection in apache ambari versions <= 2.7.7, Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.7.8, which fixes this issue. More Details: Oozie Workflow Scheduler had a vulnerability that allowed for root-level file reading and privilege escalation from low-privilege users. The vulnerability was caused through lack of proper user input validation. This vulnerability is known as an XML External Entity (XXE) injection attack. Attackers can exploit XXE vulnerabilities to read arbitrary files on the server, including sensitive system files. In theory, it might be possible to use this to escalate privileges.
How severe is CVE-2023-50380?: CVE-2023-50380 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-50380 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-50380?: CVE-2023-50380 affects Apache Ambari. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50380?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-50380 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-50380 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-0702.
When was CVE-2023-50380 published?: CVE-2023-50380 was published on 2024-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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