CVE-2021-3457

Description

An improper authorization handling flaw was found in Foreman. The Shellhooks 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.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.02%
Third-Party Advisory redhat.com
Affected: n/a smart_proxy_shellhooks
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1940990 issue tracking third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-3457?
CVE-2021-3457 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-3457?
To fix CVE-2021-3457, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-3457 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-3457 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-3457?
CVE-2021-3457 affects n/a smart_proxy_shellhooks.
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