CVE-2023-50380

Name: CVE-2023-50380
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-27T17:15:11.3+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-50380 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. XML External Entity injection in apache ambari versions <= 2.7.7, Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.7.8, which fixes this issue. More Details: Oozie Workflow Scheduler had a vulnerability that allowed for root-level file reading and privilege escalation from low-privilege users. The vulnerability was caused through lack of proper user input validation. This vulnerability is known as an XML External Entity (XXE) injection attack. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

XML External Entity injection in apache ambari versions <= 2.7.7, Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.7.8, which fixes this issue. More Details: Oozie Workflow Scheduler had a vulnerability that allowed for root-level file reading and privilege escalation from low-privilege users. The vulnerability was caused through lack of proper user input validation. This vulnerability is known as an XML External Entity (XXE) injection attack. Attackers can exploit XXE vulnerabilities to read arbitrary files on the server, including sensitive system files. In theory, it might be possible to use this to escalate privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.86%

54.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Ambari	>= 2.7.0, < 2.7.8

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/27/6Mailing List
https://lists.apache.org/thread/qrt7mq7v7zyrh1qsh1gkg1m7clysvy32Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/27/6Mailing List
https://lists.apache.org/thread/qrt7mq7v7zyrh1qsh1gkg1m7clysvy32Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-50380?

How severe is CVE-2023-50380?

CVE-2023-50380 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50380?

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