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CVE-2018-8003: Apache Ambari, versions 1.4.0 to 2.6.1, is susceptible to a directory traversal attack allowing an unauthen...

Apache Ambari, versions 1.4.0 to 2.6.1, is susceptible to a directory traversal attack allowing an unauthenticated user to craft an HTTP request which provides read-only access to any file on the filesystem of the host the Ambari Server runs on that is accessible by the user the Ambari Server is running as. Direct network access to the Ambari Server is required to issue this request, and those Ambari Servers that are protected behind a firewall, or in a restricted network zone are at less risk of being affected by this issue.

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CVE-2018-8003 lets an unauthenticated network user read files from an Apache Ambari Server host through directory traversal. The practical business risk is exposure of configuration files, secrets, or operational data readable by the Ambari Server process. Exposure is most likely where Ambari Server versions 1.4.0 to 2.6.1 are reachable from untrusted networks or broad internal segments. Firewalled or restricted network deployments are lower risk. Treat this as high priority if Ambari is still used. The vulnerability can expose sensitive files without authentication, but risk depends strongly on network reachability and version. Mitigation focus: Restrict Ambari Server network access to trusted administrative networks only.; Review Apache Ambari guidance for a supported non-affected version path.; Remove internet exposure for Ambari Server, if present..

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Apache Software FoundationApache AmbariApache Ambari 1.4.0 to 2.6.1Listed
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