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CVE-2015-5167: Apache Ranger allows users to bypass intended access restrictions via the REST API

May 17, 2022 (updated April 14, 2025)

The Policy Admin Tool in Apache Ranger before 0.5.1 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via the REST API.

References

  • cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/RANGER/Vulnerabilities+found+in+Ranger
  • github.com/advisories/GHSA-qqg7-gcxw-gmj3
  • github.com/apache/ranger
  • mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/ranger-dev/201602.mbox/%3CD2D9A4C5.114ECA%25vel%40apache.org%3E
  • mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/ranger-dev/201602.mbox/%3CD2D9A4C5.114ECA%25vel@apache.org%3E
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-5167
  • web.archive.org/web/20200501000000*/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/82871

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Affected versions

All versions before 0.5.1

Fixed versions

  • 0.5.1

Solution

Upgrade to version 0.5.1 or above.

Impact 6.5 MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

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Weakness

  • CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization

Source file

maven/org.apache.ranger/ranger/CVE-2015-5167.yml

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