CVE-2016-7040
First published: Fri Oct 07 2016(Updated: )
Red Hat CloudForms Management Engine 4.1 does not properly handle regular expressions passed to the expression engine via the JSON API and the web-based UI, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary shell commands by leveraging the ability to view and filter collections.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat CloudForms Management Engine | =4.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7040?
CVE-2016-7040 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary shell commands.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7040?
To address CVE-2016-7040, users should update Red Hat CloudForms Management Engine to the latest patched version provided by Red Hat.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-7040?
CVE-2016-7040 affects users of Red Hat CloudForms Management Engine version 4.1.
What kind of attack can be executed using CVE-2016-7040?
CVE-2016-7040 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary shell commands through improper handling of regular expressions.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-7040?
While upgrading is the best method to mitigate CVE-2016-7040, limiting user access and carefully controlling permissions can serve as temporary workarounds.
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