CVE-2016-3728 Code injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published 20 May 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via the PXE template type in the Foreman Smart-Proxy TFTP module.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2016-3728?

CVE-2016-3728 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Theforeman Foreman, published on 20 May 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Eval injection vulnerability in tftp_api.rb in the TFTP module in the Smart-Proxy in Foreman before 1.10.4 and 1.11.x before 1.11.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the PXE template type portion of the PATH_INFO to tftp/.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-3728?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Theforeman Foreman.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3728?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2016-3728 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-3728 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-p492-9h7w-9x72.