CVE-2023-50379

Name: CVE-2023-50379
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-27T09:15:36.827+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-50379 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Malicious code injection in Apache Ambari in prior to 2.7.8. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.7.8, which fixes this issue. Impact: A Cluster Operator can manipulate the request by adding a malicious code injection and gain a root over the cluster main host.. EPSS estimates a 1.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Malicious code injection in Apache Ambari in prior to 2.7.8. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.7.8, which fixes this issue. Impact: A Cluster Operator can manipulate the request by adding a malicious code injection and gain a root over the cluster main host.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.06%

60.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Ambari	< 2.7.8

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/27/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/jglww6h6ngxpo1r6r5fx7ff7z29lnvv8Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/27/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/jglww6h6ngxpo1r6r5fx7ff7z29lnvv8Mailing List, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 27, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-50379?

How severe is CVE-2023-50379?

CVE-2023-50379 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50379?

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