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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-42009
CVE-2022-42009:
Java vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
SpringEL injection vulnerability (CVE-2022-42009) was identified in Apache Ambari versions 2.7.0 through 2.7.6. The vulnerability affects the server agent component and allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary code remotely. The issue was disclosed and published on July 12, 2023, impacting Apache Ambari's Hadoop management operations (NVD, Security Online).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as CWE-917 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an Expression Language Statement). It received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) from NIST with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, while Apache Software Foundation assessed it with a score of 8.0 (HIGH) and vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability puts an array of Hadoop management operations at risk. If exploited, it could compromise the integrity of the Hadoop cluster and potentially lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data. The flaw affects the core functionality of Apache Ambari's server agent, which is crucial for provisioning, managing, and monitoring Apache Hadoop clusters (Security Online).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users are strongly recommended to upgrade to Apache Ambari version 2.7.7, which contains the fix for this vulnerability. This is the primary and most effective mitigation strategy provided by the vendor (NVD, Security Online).
Additional resources
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