Vulnerability Description
An improper authorization handling flaw was found in Foreman. The Salt plugin for the smart-proxy allows foreman clients to execute actions that should be limited to the Foreman Server. This flaw allows an authenticated local attacker to access and delete limited resources and also causes a denial of service on the Foreman server. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to integrity and system availability.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Theforeman | Smart Proxy Salt | <= 2.1.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1941001Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1941001Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-3456?
CVE-2021-3456 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). An improper authorization handling flaw was found in Foreman. The Salt plugin for the smart-proxy allows foreman clients to execute actions that should be limited to the Foreman Server. This flaw allo...
How severe is CVE-2021-3456?
CVE-2021-3456 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-3456?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Theforeman Smart Proxy Salt.