CVE-2015-1844 Missing authorization in n/a
Authenticated users can bypass organization and location restrictions via the REST API, accessing unauthorized data.
- 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-2015-1844?
CVE-2015-1844 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Theforeman Foreman, published on 14 Aug 2015. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Foreman before 1.7.5 allows remote authenticated users to bypass organization and location restrictions by connecting through the REST API.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-1844?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Theforeman Foreman.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1844?
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-2015-1844 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-1844 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Theforeman Foreman
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r6gp-x66j-mhw7.