CVE-2016-4451

Name: CVE-2016-4451
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-08-19T21:59:08.337+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.93%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-4451 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The (1) Organization and (2) Locations APIs in Foreman before 1.11.3 and 1.12.x before 1.12.0-RC1 allow remote authenticated users with unlimited filters to bypass organization and location restrictions and read or modify data for an arbitrary organization by leveraging knowledge of the id of that organization.. EPSS estimates a 0.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The (1) Organization and (2) Locations APIs in Foreman before 1.11.3 and 1.12.x before 1.12.0-RC1 allow remote authenticated users with unlimited filters to bypass organization and location restrictions and read or modify data for an arbitrary organization by leveraging knowledge of the id of that organization.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.93%

56.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-254

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Theforeman	Foreman	<= 1.11.2
Theforeman	Foreman	1.12.0

References

http://projects.theforeman.org/issues/15182Vendor Advisory
http://projects.theforeman.org/projects/foreman/repository/revisions/1144040f444b4bf4aae81940a150b26b23b4623cPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0336
https://theforeman.org/security.html#2016-4451Vendor Advisory
http://projects.theforeman.org/issues/15182Vendor Advisory
http://projects.theforeman.org/projects/foreman/repository/revisions/1144040f444b4bf4aae81940a150b26b23b4623cPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0336
https://theforeman.org/security.html#2016-4451Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 19, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4451?

How severe is CVE-2016-4451?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4451 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4451?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST