CVE-2013-0171 Deserialization in n/a

High 7.5 Published 8 May 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by sending crafted YAML objects to the fact or report import API in Foreman.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2013-0171?

CVE-2013-0171 is a high-severity unsafe deserialization vulnerability in Theforeman Foreman, published on 8 May 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Foreman before 1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted YAML object to the (1) fact or (2) report import API.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-0171?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Theforeman Foreman.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0171?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-0171 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.

Is CVE-2013-0171 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-0171 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-3233-8p6g-fxq5.