CVE-2020-10710
First published: Tue Mar 24 2020(Updated: )
A flaw was found where the Plaintext Candlepin password is disclosed while updating Red Hat Satellite through the satellite-installer. This flaw allows an attacker with sufficiently high privileges, such as root, to retrieve the Candlepin plaintext password.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Theforeman Foreman | <1.24.1.22 | |
| redhat/foreman-installer | <1.24.1.22 | 1.24.1.22 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-10710?
CVE-2020-10710 is a vulnerability that allows an attacker with root privileges to retrieve the Candlepin plaintext password while updating Red Hat Satellite through the satellite-installer.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-10710?
The severity of CVE-2020-10710 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.4.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-10710?
Theforeman Foreman version up to and excluding 1.24.1.22 and redhat/foreman-installer version up to and excluding 1.24.1.22 are affected by CVE-2020-10710.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-10710?
An attacker with sufficiently high privileges, such as root, can exploit CVE-2020-10710 to retrieve the Candlepin plaintext password.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-10710?
Yes, upgrading to versions higher than 1.24.1.22 for Theforeman Foreman and redhat/foreman-installer will fix the vulnerability.
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