CVE-2021-3584

Name: CVE-2021-3584
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-23T20:15:11.533+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 3.89%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-3584 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A server side remote code execution vulnerability was found in Foreman project. A authenticated attacker could use Sendmail configuration options to overwrite the defaults and perform command injection. EPSS estimates a 3.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A server side remote code execution vulnerability was found in Foreman project. A authenticated attacker could use Sendmail configuration options to overwrite the defaults and perform command injection. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality, integrity and availability of system. Fixed releases are 2.4.1, 2.5.1, 3.0.0.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

3.89%

88.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Theforeman	Foreman	< 2.4.1	—
Theforeman	Foreman	>= 2.5.0, < 2.5.1	—
Theforeman	Foreman	3.0.0	Rc1
Redhat	Satellite	6.0	—

References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1968439Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/theforeman/foreman/pull/8599Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://projects.theforeman.org/issues/32753Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1968439Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/theforeman/foreman/pull/8599Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://projects.theforeman.org/issues/32753Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 23, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-3584?

How severe is CVE-2021-3584?

CVE-2021-3584 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-3584?

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