CVE-2016-5395

4.8 MEDIUM

Published: September 26, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the create user functionality in the policy admin tool in Apache Ranger before 0.6.1 allows remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to policies.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92577

Source: secalert@redhat.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/RANGER/Vulnerabilities+found+in+Ranger

Source: secalert@redhat.com

Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92577

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/RANGER/Vulnerabilities+found+in+Ranger

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

4.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.1%

32th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

Affected Vendors

apache

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