Improper authentication in [UNKNOWN] smart_proxy_dynflow
Priority MEDIUM 51CWE-592Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Security bypass
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA, GitHub and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-287.
Summary
An authentication bypass flaw was found in the smart_proxy_dynflow component used by Foreman. A malicious attacker can use this flaw to remotely execute arbitrary commands on machines managed by vulnerable Foreman instances, in a highly privileged context.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.06172 93rd percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed smart_proxy_dynflow (RubyGems): 0.2.1, 0.1.11Red Hat: 1 advisory
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [UNKNOWN] | smart_proxy_dynflow | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
| — | smart_proxy_dynflow (RubyGems) | 0.2.0 to before 0.2.1 | 0.2.1 | Patch available | GHSA-gx5g-xcxj-cx2w |
| — | smart_proxy_dynflow (RubyGems) | before 0.1.11 | 0.1.11 | Patch available | GHSA-gx5g-xcxj-cx2w |
- smart_proxy_dynflow Vendor[UNKNOWN] Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
- smart_proxy_dynflow (RubyGems) Vendor— Affected 0.2.0 to before 0.2.1 Fixed in 0.2.1 Patch available GHSA-gx5g-xcxj-cx2w
- smart_proxy_dynflow (RubyGems) Vendor— Affected before 0.1.11 Fixed in 0.1.11 Patch available GHSA-gx5g-xcxj-cx2w
CPE configurations NVD · 1
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:theforeman:foreman:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Vulnerable | The Foreman Project |
- cpe:2.3:a:theforeman:foreman:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Vulnerable ·The Foreman Project
Remediation
- Fix · GHSA-gx5g-xcxj-cx2w smart_proxy_dynflow (RubyGems) Fixed in 0.2.1 Advisory →
- Fix · GHSA-gx5g-xcxj-cx2w smart_proxy_dynflow (RubyGems) Fixed in 0.1.11 Advisory →
Red Hat 1 advisory
- RHSA-2018:2733 Released 2018-09-20 · Red Hat rating Criticalrubygem-smart_proxy_dynflow security update
- Red Hat Satellite 6.3 rubygem-smart_proxy_dynflow-0.1.10.2-1.el7sat
- Red Hat Satellite Capsule 6.3 rubygem-smart_proxy_dynflow-0.1.10.2-1.el7sat
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Critical. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Satellite 6.3 | Fixed | RHSA-2018:2733 |
| Red Hat Satellite Capsule 6.3 | Fixed | RHSA-2018:2733 |
Not affected: 1 product
- Red Hat Satellite 6
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2018-14643
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-gx5g-xcxj-cx2w
References
Advisory 3
More The Foreman Project Foreman vulnerabilities
- TI-2026-01620 Forman: foreman: remote code execution via command injection in websocket proxy CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2013-01890 Eval injection vulnerability in the create method in the Bookmarks controller in Foreman… CVSS 2.0MEDIUM 6.0
- TI-2013-01882 The create method in app/controllers/users_controller.rb in Foreman before 1.2.0-RC2… CVSS 2.0MEDIUM 6.0
- TI-2022-03551 Os command injection via ct_command and fcct_command CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.1
- TI-2023-00113 Foreman: arbitrary code execution through templates CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.1
- TI-2014-00007 The Smart-Proxy in Foreman before 1.4.5 and 1.5.x before 1.5.1 allows remote attackers to… CVSS 2.0HIGH 7.5
Sources
- CVE-2018-14643 · CVE Program
- CVE-2018-14643 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-gx5g-xcxj-cx2w · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2018-14643 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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