CVE-2024-3716 Foreman-installer: candlepin database password being leaked to local users via the process list
Local attackers can read the Candlepin database password from the process list due to insecure parameter passing in foreman-installer.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-3716?
CVE-2024-3716 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Satellite, published on 5 Jun 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A flaw was found in foreman-installer when puppet-candlepin is invoked cpdb with the --password parameter. This issue leaks the password in the process list and allows an attacker to take advantage and obtain the password.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-3716?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Redhat Satellite.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3716?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-3716 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-3716 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-3716 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-vg42-hcc7-h8cf.