VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2015-4940

CVSS score2.1 LOW
EPSS probability0.66%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2015-11-08
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

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 classification

  • CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

Primary references