What is CVE-2016-3083?

CVE-2016-3083 is a high-severity security vulnerability in org.apache.hive:hive (maven), affecting versions < 1.2.2. It is fixed in 1.2.2, 2.0.1.

How severe is CVE-2016-3083?

CVE-2016-3083 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (High). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2016-3083?

org.apache.hive:hive (maven) versions < 1.2.2; org.apache.hive:hive-service (maven) versions < 1.2.2; org.apache.hive:hive-exec (maven) versions < 1.2.2.

Is there a fix for CVE-2016-3083?

Yes. CVE-2016-3083 is fixed in 1.2.2, 2.0.1. Upgrade to this version or later.

Is CVE-2016-3083 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2016-3083 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk.

What actually determines whether CVE-2016-3083 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

CVE-2016-3083 in org.apache.hive:hive

Q: How severe is CVE-2016-3083?

CVE-2016-3083 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (High). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.

Q: Which packages are affected by CVE-2016-3083?

org.apache.hive:hive (maven) versions < 1.2.2; org.apache.hive:hive-service (maven) versions < 1.2.2; org.apache.hive:hive-exec (maven) versions < 1.2.2.

Q: Is there a fix for CVE-2016-3083?

Yes. CVE-2016-3083 is fixed in 1.2.2, 2.0.1. Upgrade to this version or later.

Q: Is CVE-2016-3083 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2016-3083 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk.

Q: What actually determines whether CVE-2016-3083 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2016-3083?

Upgrade: org.apache.hive:hive to 1.2.2 or later, org.apache.hive:hive to 2.0.1 or later, org.apache.hive:hive-service to 1.2.2 or later, org.apache.hive:hive-service to 2.0.1 or later, org.apache.hive:hive-exec to 1.2.2 or later, org.apache.hive:hive-exec to 2.0.1 or later.

Summary

org.apache.hive:hive, org.apache.hive:hive-exec, and org.apache.hive:hive-service vulnerable to Improper Certificate Validation

Apache Hive (JDBC + HiveServer2) implements SSL for plain TCP and HTTP connections (it supports both transport modes). While validating the server's certificate during the connection setup, the client in Apache Hive before 1.2.2 and 2.0.x before 2.0.1 doesn't seem to be verifying the common name attribute of the certificate. In this way, if a JDBC client sends an SSL request to server abc.com, and the server responds with a valid certificate (certified by CA) but issued to xyz.com, the client will accept that as a valid certificate and the SSL handshake will go through.

Impact

CVE-2016-3083 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (High). The vector is network-reachable, no privileges required, and no user interaction. A CVSS score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether this affects your application depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable in your environment. A fixed version is available (1.2.2, 2.0.1); upgrading removes the vulnerable code path.

Affected versions

org.apache.hive:hive (< 1.2.2) org.apache.hive:hive (= 2.0.0) org.apache.hive:hive-service (< 1.2.2) org.apache.hive:hive-service (= 2.0.0) org.apache.hive:hive-exec (< 1.2.2) org.apache.hive:hive-exec (= 2.0.0)

Security releases

org.apache.hive:hive → 1.2.2 (maven) org.apache.hive:hive → 2.0.1 (maven) org.apache.hive:hive-service → 1.2.2 (maven) org.apache.hive:hive-service → 2.0.1 (maven) org.apache.hive:hive-exec → 1.2.2 (maven) org.apache.hive:hive-exec → 2.0.1 (maven)

Kodem intelligence

Severity tells you how bad this could be in the worst case. It does not tell you whether you are exposed. Exploitability and impact are functions of runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A vulnerable package can sit in your dependency tree and never run.

Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter. Kodem's runtime-powered SCA identifies whether this CVE is reachable in your applications.

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Remediation advice

Upgrade the following packages to resolve this vulnerability:

org.apache.hive:hive to 1.2.2 or later; org.apache.hive:hive to 2.0.1 or later; org.apache.hive:hive-service to 1.2.2 or later; org.apache.hive:hive-service to 2.0.1 or later; org.apache.hive:hive-exec to 1.2.2 or later; org.apache.hive:hive-exec to 2.0.1 or later

Kodem Kai can prioritize this vulnerability in your dependency tree and generate a fix recommendation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3083? CVE-2016-3083 is a high-severity security vulnerability in org.apache.hive:hive (maven), affecting versions < 1.2.2. It is fixed in 1.2.2, 2.0.1.
How severe is CVE-2016-3083? CVE-2016-3083 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (High). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.
Which packages are affected by CVE-2016-3083?
- org.apache.hive:hive (maven) (versions < 1.2.2)
- org.apache.hive:hive-service (maven) (versions < 1.2.2)
- org.apache.hive:hive-exec (maven) (versions < 1.2.2)
Is there a fix for CVE-2016-3083? Yes. CVE-2016-3083 is fixed in 1.2.2, 2.0.1. Upgrade to this version or later.
Is CVE-2016-3083 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether CVE-2016-3083 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
What actually determines whether CVE-2016-3083 is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3083?
- Upgrade org.apache.hive:hive to 1.2.2 or later
- Upgrade org.apache.hive:hive to 2.0.1 or later
- Upgrade org.apache.hive:hive-service to 1.2.2 or later
- Upgrade org.apache.hive:hive-service to 2.0.1 or later
- Upgrade org.apache.hive:hive-exec to 1.2.2 or later
- Upgrade org.apache.hive:hive-exec to 2.0.1 or later

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