CVE-2024-3716

Foreman-installer: candlepin database password being leaked to local users via the process list

Published Jun 5, 2024 CVSS 3.1 · 6.2 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2024-32291 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.
History
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Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00039}

epss

{'score': 0.00043}

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Nov 21, 2025, 6:41 AM
Reserved
Apr 12, 2024, 4:25 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Jun 5, 2024, 3:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 7:44 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Jun 5, 2024, 12:00 AM