CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-6428

First published: Sat Dec 14 2013(Updated: )

The ReST API in OpenStack Orchestration API (Heat) before Havana 2013.2.1 and Icehouse before icehouse-2 allows remote authenticated users to bypass the tenant scoping restrictions via a modified tenant_id in the request path.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
OpenStack Heat<=2013.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-6428?

    CVE-2013-6428 is considered a security vulnerability that could allow unauthorized access to resources.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-6428?

    To fix CVE-2013-6428, upgrade OpenStack Heat to version 2013.2.1 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2013-6428?

    CVE-2013-6428 affects remote authenticated users of OpenStack Orchestration API (Heat) versions prior to Havana 2013.2.1.

  • What are the potential risks associated with CVE-2013-6428?

    The risk associated with CVE-2013-6428 includes the possibility of bypassing tenant scoping restrictions, leading to unauthorized access to tenant data.

  • Is CVE-2013-6428 still a concern for users of OpenStack?

    Yes, CVE-2013-6428 remains a concern for users who have not upgraded their OpenStack Heat installations to the fixed versions.

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