CVE-2018-14643CWE-592

An authentication bypass flaw was found in the smart_proxy_dynflow component used by Foreman

Critical · published September 21, 2018

CVSS v3.0
9.8
EPSS
6%
Percentile
93.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An authentication bypass flaw in Foreman's smart_proxy_dynflow component allows attackers to take command without any credentials! 🔥 Think of it as a hotel where anyone can sneak into the VIP lounge without a keycard — once inside, they can access anything, including your secret stash of chocolate. 🍫 An attacker could execute arbitrary commands on any machine managed by a vulnerable Foreman instance, potentially compromising sensitive systems or data. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and the complete takeover of critical infrastructure. It's a nightmare scenario for any organization!

Put simply

Think of it as a hotel where anyone can sneak into the VIP lounge without a keycard — once inside, they can access anything, including your secret stash of chocolate. 🍫 This vulnerability allows malicious actors to bypass authentication in Foreman's smart_proxy_dynflow component, enabling remote code execution in a privileged context without needing valid credentials.

What to do

An attacker could execute arbitrary commands on any machine managed by a vulnerable Foreman instance, potentially compromising sensitive systems or data. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and the complete takeover of critical infrastructure. It's a nightmare scenario for any organization! Immediately update your Foreman instance to version 1.9.0 or later, where this flaw has been fixed. Review your configurations and ensure that only trusted users have access to management interfaces. Stay vigilant and monitor for any suspicious activity! You've got this! With these steps, you'll reinforce your defenses and keep your systems safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.06056 · 93.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-592 · DEPRECATED: Authentication Bypass Issues
Published
2018-09-21T13:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 SEP 13:00Z
    An authentication bypass flaw was found in the smart_proxy_dynflow component used by Foreman
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