CVE-2016-7040: Critical severity red hat cloudforms management engine vulnerability
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.
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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.