CVE-2013-4201 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 1 May 2018 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Authenticated users can bypass permission checks to remove systems via CLI, leading to unauthorized data modification and privilege escalation.

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-2013-4201?

CVE-2013-4201 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 May 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Katello allows remote authenticated users to call the "system remove_deletion" CLI command via vectors related to "remove system" permissions.

Weakness: CWE-275

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-4201?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Katello Katello.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4201?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2013-4201 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-4201 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g43x-fhj2-4p43.