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CVE-2024-51941: A remote code injection vulnerability exists in the Ambari Metrics and AMS Alerts feature, allowing authentic

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CVE-2024-51941 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting ambari. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A remote code injection vulnerability exists in the Ambari Metrics and AMS Alerts feature, allowing authenticated users to inject and execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability occurs when processing alert definitions, where malicious input can be injected into the alert script execution path. An attacker with authenticated access can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the server. The issue has been fixed in the late

Why this priority

  • High severity
  • On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score8.8 (High)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededLow
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-94
Published2025-01-21
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Apache Software Foundation · Vendor: apache

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

apache ambari UPGRADE
Affected: <= 2.7.8
Fixed in: newer than 2.7.8
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy ambari || rpm -q ambari || ambari --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.7.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ambari
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade ambari
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-51941?

ambari: upgrade to newer than 2.7.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-51941 being exploited?

CVE-2024-51941 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-51941 affect?

CVE-2024-51941 affects ambari. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). A remote code injection vulnerability exists in the Ambari Metrics and AMS Alerts feature, allowing authenticated users to inject and execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability occurs when processing alert definitions, where malicious inp

How urgent is CVE-2024-51941?

Priority 54/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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