Arbitrary code execution through yaml global parameters
CVE-2023-0462

8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Red Hat
Status
Foreman
Red Hat Satellite 6
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 September 2023
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What is CVE-2023-0462?

An arbitrary code execution vulnerability exists in Foreman, potentially allowing an admin user to execute unauthorized commands on the operating system. This vulnerability can be exploited by manipulating global parameters with specially crafted YAML payloads, posing a significant risk to system integrity. Administrators are advised to apply the necessary security patches to mitigate this risk effectively.

References

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-0462
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2162970
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Red Hat would like to thank Andrew Danau (Onsec.io) for reporting this issue.
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