CVE-2015-4940 Information disclosure in n/a
Local attackers can read a configuration file to obtain cleartext BigSheets passwords, exposing sensitive credentials in Apache Ambari and IBM Infosphere BigInsights.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2015-4940?
CVE-2015-4940 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Nov 2015. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Apache Ambari before 2.1, as used in IBM Infosphere BigInsights 4.x before 4.1, stores a cleartext BigSheets password in a configuration file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-4940?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apache Ambari.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4940?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-4940 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2015-4940 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-4940 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-4w9m-3xr4-v33c.