Foreman-installer Process Pw Leak via --pw flag
CVE-2024-3716 Published on June 5, 2024
Foreman-installer: candlepin database password being leaked to local users via the process list
A flaw was found in foreman-installer when puppet-candlepin is invoked cpdb with the --password parameter. This issue leaks the password in the process list and allows an attacker to take advantage and obtain the password.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-3716 is exploitable with local system access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Timeline
Reported to Red Hat.
Made public. 72 days later.
Weakness Type
What is an Information Disclosure Vulnerability?
The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
CVE-2024-3716 has been classified to as an Information Disclosure vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-3716
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Exploit Probability
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