CVE-2023-38156

Name: CVE-2023-38156
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-12T17:15:21.123+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-38156 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Azure HDInsight Apache Ambari JDBC Injection Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 1.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Azure HDInsight Apache Ambari JDBC Injection Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.87%

76.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Azure Hdinsight	All versions

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-38156Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-38156Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 12, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38156?

Azure HDInsight Apache Ambari JDBC Injection Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2023-38156?

CVE-2023-38156 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38156?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-38156?

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Source: NVD / NIST