CVE-2021-20259: Infoleak
First published: Wed Feb 24 2021(Updated: )
A flaw was found in the Foreman project. The Proxmox compute resource exposes the password through the API to an authenticated local attacker with view_hosts permission. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability. Versions before foreman_fog_proxmox 0.13.1 are affected
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/foreman_fog_proxmox | <0.13.1 | 0.13.1 |
| Theforeman Foremanfogproxmox | <0.13.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-20259?
CVE-2021-20259 is a vulnerability found in the Foreman project where the Proxmox compute resource exposes the password through the API to an authenticated local attacker with view_hosts permission.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-20259?
CVE-2021-20259 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
How does CVE-2021-20259 affect data confidentiality and integrity?
CVE-2021-20259 poses a threat to data confidentiality and integrity.
How does CVE-2021-20259 impact system availability?
CVE-2021-20259 can impact system availability.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20259?
To fix CVE-2021-20259, update to version 0.13.1 or later of the ForemanFogProxmox package.
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