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CVE-2010-2235

8.5 · HIGH

template_api.py in Cobbler before 2.0.7, as used in Red Hat Network Satellite Server and other products, does not disable the ability of the Cheetah template engine to execute Python statements con…

Published Dec 9, 2010michael_dehaanCWE-94EPSS 3.29%

Overview

CVE-2010-2235 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting michael_dehaan cobbler. It was published on December 9, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

template_api.py in Cobbler before 2.0.7, as used in Red Hat Network Satellite Server and other products, does not disable the ability of the Cheetah template engine to execute Python statements contained in templates, which allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary code via a crafted kickstart template file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-6954.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from michael_dehaan. Update cobbler to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
michael_dehaancobbler0Affected

References

Refpeople.fedoraproject.org/~shenson/cobbler/cobbler-2.0.8.tar.gzRefwww.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0775.htmlRefbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=607662Refpeople.fedoraproject.org/~shenson/cobbler/cobbler-2.0.8.tar.gzRefwww.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0775.htmlRefbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=607662

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2235?

CVE-2010-2235 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting michael_dehaan cobbler. It was published on December 9, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2010-2235?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-2235?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from michael_dehaan. Update cobbler to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2010-2235?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2010-2235 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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