CVE-2018-8042: apache software foundation apache ambari
CVSS: 8.1v3.0HighModified
Published 18-07-2018Last modified 17-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-8042 is a high (CVSS 8.1) vulnerability in apache software foundation apache ambari. EPSS estimates a 1.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 77.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.1/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
1.75%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 18-07-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Apache Ambari, version 2.5.0 to 2.6.2, passwords for Hadoop credential stores are exposed in Ambari Agent informational log messages when the credential store feature is enabled for eligible services. For example, Hive and Oozie.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 8.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 4.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.75%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
78%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.75% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score1.75%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Apache1 product
- ambari≥ 2.5.0, ≤ 2.6.2
Apache software foundation1 product
- apache ambari2.5.0 to 2.6.2
2 vendors · 2 products