CVE-2013-4182 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers with low privileges can access arbitrary host data via the API due to improper access restrictions in Foreman.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2013-4182?
CVE-2013-4182 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Redhat Openstack, published on 16 Sep 2013. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
app/controllers/api/v1/hosts_controller.rb in Foreman before 1.2.2 does not properly restrict access to hosts, which allows remote attackers to access arbitrary hosts via an API request.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-4182?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Redhat Openstack, Theforeman Foreman.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4182?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2013-4182 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-4182 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Redhat Openstack
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7c48-4v8r-g293.