#VU84616 Incorrect default permissions in Foreman - CVE-2023-4886

Vulnerability identifier: #VU84616

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-4886

CWE-ID: CWE-276

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Foreman

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to software sets world readable permissions to file /etc/tomcat/server.xml, which contains passwords to candlepin's keystore and truststore. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Foreman: before 3.8.0

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External links
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-4886
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2230135
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7851

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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