Medium severity4.8NVD Advisory· Published Jun 14, 2017· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2016-8751
CVE-2016-8751
Description
Apache Ranger before 0.6.3 is vulnerable to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting in when entering custom policy conditions. Admin users can store some arbitrary javascript code to be executed when normal users login and access policies.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.ranger:rangerMaven | < 0.6.3 | 0.6.3 |
Affected products
3- Apache Software Foundation/Apache Rangerv5Range: 0.5.x
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
4- www.securityfocus.com/bid/99067nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB EntryWEB
- cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/RANGER/Vulnerabilities+found+in+RangernvdRelease NotesVendor AdvisoryWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-v7mf-qgxf-qmvfghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-8751ghsaADVISORY
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