CVE-2015-3186 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Authenticated cluster operators can inject arbitrary scripts via the configuration note field, potentially compromising other users' sessions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2015-3186?
CVE-2015-3186 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Nov 2015. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache Ambari before 2.1.0 allows remote authenticated cluster operator users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the note field in a configuration change.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-3186?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apache Ambari.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3186?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-3186 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2015-3186 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-3186 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2017-5642 Misconfiguration in Apache Ambari
- CVE-2014-3582 Command injection in n/a
- CVE-2016-6807 Apache Ambari Improper Access Control
- CVE-2024-51941 Apache Ambari: Remote Code Injection in Ambari Metrics and AMS Alerts
- CVE-2025-23196 Apache Ambari: Code Injection Vulnerability in Ambari Alert Definition
Sources
Also known as GHSA-29x2-2gr6-gm32.