CVE-2018-14643

Name: CVE-2018-14643
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-21T13:29:00.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.01%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-14643 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An authentication bypass flaw was found in the smart_proxy_dynflow component used by Foreman. A malicious attacker can use this flaw to remotely execute arbitrary commands on machines managed by vulnerable Foreman instances, in a highly privileged context.. EPSS estimates a 6.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An authentication bypass flaw was found in the smart_proxy_dynflow component used by Foreman. A malicious attacker can use this flaw to remotely execute arbitrary commands on machines managed by vulnerable Foreman instances, in a highly privileged context.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.01%

92.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Theforeman	Foreman	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105375Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2733Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-14643Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/theforeman/smart_proxy_dynflow/pull/54Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105375Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2733Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-14643Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/theforeman/smart_proxy_dynflow/pull/54Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 21, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-14643?

How severe is CVE-2018-14643?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-14643 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14643?

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