Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Cloudera Manager by Cloudera
CVE-2016-9271

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Cloudera

Status
Cloudera Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 November 2019

What is CVE-2016-9271?

Cloudera Manager versions prior to 5.7.6, 5.8.4, and 5.9.1 are susceptible to a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability through the help search feature. This security flaw may allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data theft. It is crucial for users of Cloudera Manager to upgrade to the latest versions to mitigate this security risk.

References

https://docs.cloudera.com/documentation/other/security-bu...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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