Password Change Permissions Flaw in Apache Ranger by The Apache Software Foundation
CVE-2016-6815

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Apache
Status
Apache Ranger
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 October 2017

What is CVE-2016-6815?

In Apache Ranger versions prior to 0.6.2, a security flaw exists where users assigned the 'keyadmin' role can improperly change the password of users assigned the 'admin' role. This misassignment of permissions can lead to unauthorized access and potential compromise of admin-level data and operations.

Affected Version(s)

Apache Ranger 0.5.x

Apache Ranger 0.6.0

Apache Ranger 0.6.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94221
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https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/RANGER/Vulner...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2016-6815 : Password Change Permissions Flaw in Apache Ranger by The Apache Software Foundation