Vulnerability identifier: #VU38131

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-5246

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Foreman
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

Vendor: Foreman

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The LDAP Authentication functionality in Foreman might allow remote attackers with knowledge of old passwords to gain access via vectors involving the password lifetime period in Active Directory.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Foreman: 1.9.0

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External links
http://projects.theforeman.org/issues/11471
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1258700

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.