CVE-2023-0118

Foreman: arbitrary code execution through templates

Description

An arbitrary code execution flaw was found in Foreman. This flaw allows an admin user to bypass safe mode in templates and execute arbitrary code on the underlying operating system.

Category

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Satellite 6.11 for RHEL 7
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Satellite 6.11 for RHEL 7
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Satellite 6.11 for RHEL 8
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Satellite 6.11 for RHEL 8
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Satellite 6.12 for RHEL 8
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Satellite 6.13 for RHEL 8
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Satellite 6.14 for RHEL 8
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Satellite 6.14 for RHEL 8
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4466 vendor advisory third party advisory release notes
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:5979 vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:5980 vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:6818 vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-0118 third party advisory vdb entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2159291 third party advisory issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0118?
CVE-2023-0118 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-0118?
To fix CVE-2023-0118, 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-2023-0118 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-0118 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-2023-0118?
CVE-2023-0118 affects Red Hat Red Hat Satellite 6.11 for RHEL 7, Red Hat Red Hat Satellite 6.11 for RHEL 7, Red Hat Red Hat Satellite 6.11 for RHEL 8, Red Hat Red Hat Satellite 6.11 for RHEL 8, Red Hat Red Hat Satellite 6.12 for RHEL 8, Red Hat Red Hat Satellite 6.13 for RHEL 8, Red Hat Red Hat Satellite 6.14 for RHEL 8, Red Hat Red Hat Satellite 6.14 for RHEL 8.
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