CVE-2024-4812

Name: CVE-2024-4812
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-06-05T15:15:12.333+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-4812 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in the Katello plugin for Foreman, where it is possible to store malicious JavaScript code in the "Description" field of a user. This code can be executed when opening certain pages, for example, Host Collections.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A flaw was found in the Katello plugin for Foreman, where it is possible to store malicious JavaScript code in the "Description" field of a user. This code can be executed when opening certain pages, for example, Host Collections.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.27%

18.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Katello Project	Katello	All versions
Redhat	Satellite	6.0

References

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-4812Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2280187Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-4812Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2280187Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 5, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-4812?

How severe is CVE-2024-4812?

CVE-2024-4812 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4812?

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