CVE-2018-14666: redhat satellite Improper Authorization
CVSS: 7.2v3.0HighModified
Published 22-01-2019Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-14666 is a high (CVSS 7.2) Improper Authorization vulnerability in redhat satellite. EPSS estimates a 1.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 63.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.2/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
1.05%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 22-01-2019PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
An improper authorization flaw was found in the Smart Class feature of Foreman. An attacker can use it to change configuration of any host registered in Red Hat Satellite, independent of the organization the host belongs to. This flaw affects all Red Hat Satellite 6 versions.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 7.2Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 6.8–7.2
- CVE.orgCNA6.8MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
Medium 6.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.05%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
64%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.05% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score1.05%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-285Improper AuthorizationThe product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
- CWE-863Incorrect AuthorizationThe product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.
Affected systems
2 vendors · 2 products