CVE-2016-5395

Name: CVE-2016-5395
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-09-26T14:59:04.21+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5395 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the create user functionality in the policy admin tool in Apache Ranger before 0.6.1 allows remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to policies.. EPSS estimates a 2.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the create user functionality in the policy admin tool in Apache Ranger before 0.6.1 allows remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to policies.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.10%

79.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Ranger	<= 0.5.0
Apache	Ranger	0.5.1
Apache	Ranger	0.5.2
Apache	Ranger	0.5.3
Apache	Ranger	0.6.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92577Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/RANGER/Vulnerabilities+found+in+RangerVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92577Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/RANGER/Vulnerabilities+found+in+RangerVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 26, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5395?

How severe is CVE-2016-5395?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5395 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5395?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST