CVE-2021-3589

Name: CVE-2021-3589
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-23T20:15:09.773+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8/10EPSS 1.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-3589 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8/10 on the CVSS scale. An authorization flaw was found in Foreman Ansible. An authenticated attacker with certain permissions to create and run Ansible jobs can access hosts through job templates. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An authorization flaw was found in Foreman Ansible. An authenticated attacker with certain permissions to create and run Ansible jobs can access hosts through job templates. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.03%

59.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Theforeman	Foreman Ansible	< 7.1.0
Redhat	Satellite	6.0

References

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2021-3589Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1969265Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2021-3589Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1969265Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 23, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-3589?

How severe is CVE-2021-3589?

CVE-2021-3589 has a CVSS score of 8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-3589?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-3589?

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Source: NVD / NIST