CVE-2016-4995

Name: CVE-2016-4995
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-08-19T21:59:10.43+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-4995 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Foreman before 1.11.4 and 1.12.x before 1.12.1 does not properly restrict access to preview provisioning templates, which allows remote authenticated users with permission to view some hosts to obtain sensitive host configuration information via a URL with a hostname.. EPSS estimates a 1.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Foreman before 1.11.4 and 1.12.x before 1.12.1 does not properly restrict access to preview provisioning templates, which allows remote authenticated users with permission to view some hosts to obtain sensitive host configuration information via a URL with a hostname.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.08%

60.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Theforeman	Foreman	>= 1.11.0, < 1.11.4
Theforeman	Foreman	>= 1.12.0, < 1.12.1

References

http://projects.theforeman.org/issues/15490Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://projects.theforeman.org/projects/foreman/repository/revisions/c3c186de12be15e55d9582e54659f765304a1073Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0336Third Party Advisory
https://theforeman.org/security.html#2016-4995Vendor Advisory
http://projects.theforeman.org/issues/15490Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://projects.theforeman.org/projects/foreman/repository/revisions/c3c186de12be15e55d9582e54659f765304a1073Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0336Third Party Advisory
https://theforeman.org/security.html#2016-4995Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4995?

How severe is CVE-2016-4995?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4995 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4995?

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