CVE-2017-5646
moderate-risk
Published 2017-05-26
For versions of Apache Knox from 0.2.0 to 0.11.0 - an authenticated user may use a specially crafted URL to impersonate another user while accessing WebHDFS through Apache Knox. This may result in escalated privileges and unauthorized data access. While this activity is audit logged and can be easily associated with the authenticated user, this is still a serious security issue. All users are recommended to upgrade to the Apache Knox 0.12.0 release.
Do I need to act?
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0.04% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
6
CVSS 6.8/10
Medium
NETWORK
/ HIGH complexity
Affected Vendors
References (6)
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98739
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98739
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/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity
21/34 · High
Exploitability
0/34 · Minimal
Exposure
16/34 · Moderate