CVE-2016-4996

Name: CVE-2016-4996
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-17T13:18:06.17+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-4996 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. discovery-debug in Foreman before 6.2 when the ssh service has been enabled on discovered nodes displays the root password in plaintext in the system journal when used to log in, which allows local users with access to the system journal to obtain the root password by reading the system journal, or by clicking Logs on the console.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

discovery-debug in Foreman before 6.2 when the ssh service has been enabled on discovered nodes displays the root password in plaintext in the system journal when used to log in, which allows local users with access to the system journal to obtain the root password by reading the system journal, or by clicking Logs on the console.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.31%

22.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Satellite	6.3

References

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0336Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1349136Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0336Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1349136Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 17, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4996?

How severe is CVE-2016-4996?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4996 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4996?

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