OS Command Injection Vulnerability in Foreman by Red Hat

CVE-2026-12542

What is CVE-2026-12542?

A vulnerability in the Foreman utility allows an attacker to exploit the foreman-tail script through OS command injection. The flaw arises from the unsafe use of the eval command, where unsanitized user inputs are directly executed. By leveraging shell metacharacters, a local attacker can execute arbitrary system commands, posing a significant threat to system security. This issue emphasizes the necessity for input validation and proper containment in command execution functions.

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