CVE-2018-14643

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 6.01%

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CVE-2018-14643 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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

CVSS 3.0
9.8/10

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
6.01%

92.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
TheforemanForemanAll versions

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-14643?
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.
How severe is CVE-2018-14643?
CVE-2018-14643 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). 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