CVE-2024-51941: apache software foundation apache ambari Code Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2024-51941 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Code Injection vulnerability in apache software foundation apache ambari. EPSS estimates a 1.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 72.8% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 21-01-2025
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 03-09-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A remote code injection vulnerability exists in the Ambari Metrics and AMS Alerts feature, allowing authenticated users to inject and execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability occurs when processing alert definitions, where malicious input can be injected into the alert script execution path. An attacker with authenticated access can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the server. The issue has been fixed in the latest versions of Ambari.

• CWE-94Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.