CVE-2020-1936 Stored XSS in Apache Ambari
An attacker can inject malicious scripts into Apache Ambari Views, potentially executing code or hijacking user sessions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2020-1936?
CVE-2020-1936 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Apache Ambari, published on 2 Mar 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A cross-site scripting issue was found in Apache Ambari Views. This was addressed in Apache Ambari 2.7.4.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-1936?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.apache.ambari:ambari. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.ambari:ambari Maven | All versions | 2.7.4 |
org.apache.ambari:ambari Maven | All versions | 2.7.4 |
Products include Apache Ambari.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1936?
Upgrade org.apache.ambari:ambari to 2.7.4 or later.
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-2020-1936 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-1936 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apache Ambari
- 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-q7q9-w24q-cpgh.