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CVE-2016-9593

4.7 · MEDIUM

foreman-debug before version 1.15.0 is vulnerable to a flaw in foreman-debug's logging.

Published Apr 16, 2018CWE-522EPSS 0.97%

Overview

CVE-2016-9593 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 16, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.7 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

foreman-debug before version 1.15.0 is vulnerable to a flaw in foreman-debug's logging. An attacker with access to the foreman log file would be able to view passwords, allowing them to access those systems.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9593?

CVE-2016-9593 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 16, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2016-9593?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-9593?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

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