CVE-2024-7259: Ovirt-engine: potential exposure of cleartext provider passwords via web ui
A flaw was found in oVirt. A user with administrator privileges, including users with the ReadOnlyAdmin permission, may be able to use browser developer tools to view Provider passwords in cleartext.
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A security issue was discovered in oVirt. An user with administrator privileges, including users with ReadOnlyAdmin permission, may be able to use browser developer tools to view Provider passwords in cleartext.
— Red Hat
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-7259?
CVE-2024-7259 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7259?
To fix CVE-2024-7259, ensure that administrator access is carefully managed and that updates to oVirt are applied to mitigate the vulnerability.
What are the implications of CVE-2024-7259 for users with ReadOnlyAdmin permissions?
Users with ReadOnlyAdmin permissions may inadvertently expose Provider passwords in cleartext through browser developer tools due to CVE-2024-7259.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-7259?
CVE-2024-7259 affects users of oVirt Engine who have administrator privileges.
Can CVE-2024-7259 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-7259 can potentially be exploited remotely by individuals with access to the oVirt management console.