CVE-2024-47533

Cobbler allows anyone to connect to cobbler XML-RPC server with a known password and make changes

Description

Cobbler, a Linux installation server that allows for rapid setup of network installation environments, has an improper authentication vulnerability starting in version 3.0.0 and prior to versions 3.2.3 and 3.3.7. `utils.get_shared_secret()` always returns `-1`, which allows anyone to connect to cobbler XML-RPC as user `''` password `-1` and make any changes. This gives anyone with network access to a cobbler server full control of the server. Versions 3.2.3 and 3.3.7 fix the issue.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.18%
Affected: cobbler cobbler
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/cobbler/cobbler/security/advisories/GHSA-m26c-fcgh-cp6h
https://github.com/cobbler/cobbler/commit/32c5cada013dc8daa7320a8eda9932c2814742b0
https://github.com/cobbler/cobbler/commit/e19717623c10b29e7466ed4ab23515a94beb2dda

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-47533?
CVE-2024-47533 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-47533?
To fix CVE-2024-47533, 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-2024-47533 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-47533 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-2024-47533?
CVE-2024-47533 affects cobbler cobbler.
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