CVE-2024-8553
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Foreman's report template loader macros allows authenticated users with template permissions to bypass authorization and read sensitive data from the database. It affects Foreman installations with report templates enabled. The risk is limited to users who already have some level of access to the system.
💻 Affected Systems
- Foreman
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
An authenticated malicious insider could exfiltrate all sensitive data from Foreman's database including credentials, configuration secrets, and system information.
Likely Case
Users with template permissions could inadvertently or intentionally access data they shouldn't see, potentially exposing sensitive configuration or system information.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and monitoring, impact is limited to authorized users who might access some additional data beyond their intended permissions.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires authenticated access and specific knowledge of vulnerable loader macros
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Foreman 3.9.3 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-8553
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Update Foreman to version 3.9.3 or later
2. Apply relevant Red Hat Satellite patches if using Red Hat distribution
3. Restart Foreman services
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict Template Permissions
allTemporarily remove or restrict template creation and viewing permissions from non-essential users
Disable Report Templates
allTemporarily disable report templates feature if not required
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls and monitor template usage
- Segment network access to Foreman database
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Foreman version: if between 3.9.0 and 3.9.2, system is vulnerableCheck Version:
foreman --versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Foreman version is 3.9.3 or later and check that Red Hat advisories are applied if using Red Hat distribution📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual template access patterns
- Multiple database queries from template operations
- Access to sensitive data fields via template operations
Network Indicators:
- Unusual database query patterns from Foreman application
SIEM Query:
source="foreman" AND (event="template_access" OR event="report_generation") AND user!="admin"