CVE-2014-0087 Missing authorization in n/a

High 8.8 Published 11 Jan 2018 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Authenticated users can bypass authorization checks in ManageIQ to gain unauthorized privileges due to improper RBAC implementation.

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-2014-0087?

CVE-2014-0087 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Jan 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The check_privileges method in vmdb/app/controllers/application_controller.rb in ManageIQ, as used in Red Hat CloudForms Management Engine (CFME), allows remote authenticated users to bypass authorization and gain privileges by leveraging improper RBAC checking, related to the rbac_user_edit action.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-0087?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Redhat Cloudforms Management Engine.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0087?

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-2014-0087 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-0087 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-662v-625c-j7qp.