CVE-2023-50378: Apache Ambari - Various Cross site scripting problems
Summary
CVE-2023-50378: Apache Ambari: Various Cross site scripting problems. Affects org.apache.ambari:ambari versions < 2.7.8. Fixed in 2.7.8. How to fix ↓
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Background
Apache Ambari is an open-source management platform for provisioning, managing, and monitoring Apache Hadoop clusters. It provides an intuitive web-based interface for administrators to manage and monitor their Hadoop deployments. The platform is widely used in big data environments to simplify the management of Hadoop clusters and associated services.
Vulnerability Detail
The Apache Ambari software prior to version 2.7.8 is affected by various cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities arise due to a lack of proper input validation and constraint enforcement. An attacker can exploit these vulnerabilities to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. This can lead to unauthorized actions, such as data access, session hijacking, and the delivery of malicious payloads.
How To Fix
Latest published version: 2.0.0.0 as of 22 Oct 2026
Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the version below is the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.
If you need the minimum change
2.7.8
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Conclusion
The Apache Ambari software prior to version 2.7.8 is vulnerable to various cross-site scripting (XSS) problems. Users are strongly advised to upgrade to version 2.7.8 or later to mitigate these vulnerabilities. For further support and assistance with vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Apache Ambari is an open-source management platform for provisioning, managing, and monitoring Apache Hadoop clusters.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a type of security vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
The XSS vulnerabilities in Apache Ambari can be exploited to perform unauthorized actions, ranging from data access to session hijacking and the delivery of malicious payloads.
To fix this vulnerability, you should upgrade your Apache Ambari installation to version 2.7.8 or later.
You can find detailed instructions on how to upgrade Apache Ambari on the official Apache Ambari project website.
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