CVE-2013-2143: redhat network_satellite Improper Input Validation
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2013-2143 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in redhat network_satellite. EPSS estimates a 48.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98.8% of scored vulnerabilities. 4 public exploits are recorded.
Timeline
- 17-04-2014PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The users controller in Katello 1.5.0-14 and earlier, and Red Hat Satellite, does not check authorization for the update_roles action, which allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges by setting a user account to an administrator account.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionEPSS trend
Probability
48.22%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
99%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 48.22% on 18-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
4 foundExploit Reference (packetstormsecurity.com)
Maturity: unknown
Exploit Reference (securityfocus.com)
Maturity: unknown
Katello (RedHat Satellite) - users/update_roles Missing Authorisation (Metasploit)
Maturity: weaponized
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Redhat1 product
Theforeman1 product
- katello≤ 1.5.0-14
2 vendors · 2 products