Vulnerability Description
An authentication bypass flaw was found in the smart_proxy_dynflow component used by Foreman. A malicious attacker can use this flaw to remotely execute arbitrary commands on machines managed by vulnerable Foreman instances, in a highly privileged context.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Theforeman | Foreman | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105375Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2733Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-14643Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/theforeman/smart_proxy_dynflow/pull/54Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105375Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2733Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-14643Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/theforeman/smart_proxy_dynflow/pull/54Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-14643?
CVE-2018-14643 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An authentication bypass flaw was found in the smart_proxy_dynflow component used by Foreman. A malicious attacker can use this flaw to remotely execute arbitrary commands on machines managed by vulne...
How severe is CVE-2018-14643?
CVE-2018-14643 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-14643?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Theforeman Foreman.