CVE-2026-1531

Foreman-kubevirt: foreman_kubevirt: man-in-the-middle due to insecure default ssl verification

Published Feb 2, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.1 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A flaw was found in foreman_kubevirt. When configuring the connection to OpenShift, the system disables SSL verification if a Certificate Authority (CA) certificate is not explicitly set. This insecure default allows a remote attacker, capable of intercepting network traffic between Satellite and OpenShift, to perform a Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attack. Such an attack could lead to the disclosure or alteration of sensitive information.

Remediation

Vendor Workaround

To mitigate this issue, ensure that a Certificate Authority (CA) certificate is explicitly configured when setting up the connection to OpenShift in foreman_kubevirt. This will enable SSL verification and prevent Man-in-the-Middle attacks. Refer to the foreman_kubevirt documentation for specific instructions on configuring CA certificates. A restart or service reload may be required for the changes to take effect.

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-2qxw-7fmx-gqfm foreman_kubevirt disables SSL verification if a Certificate Authority (CA) certificate is not explicitly set
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:/a:redhat:satellite:6.18::el9
cpe:/a:redhat:satellite_capsule:6.18::el9
cpe:/a:redhat:satellite_utils:6.18::el9
References
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Redhat satellite Capsule
Redhat satellite Maintenance
Redhat satellite Utils
CPEs cpe:/a:redhat:satellite:6.16::el8
cpe:/a:redhat:satellite:6.16::el9
cpe:/a:redhat:satellite:6.17::el9
cpe:/a:redhat:satellite_capsule:6.16::el8
cpe:/a:redhat:satellite_capsule:6.16::el9
cpe:/a:redhat:satellite_capsule:6.17::el9
cpe:/a:redhat:satellite_maintenance:6.16::el9
cpe:/a:redhat:satellite_maintenance:6.17::el9
cpe:/a:redhat:satellite_utils:6.16::el8
cpe:/a:redhat:satellite_utils:6.16::el9
cpe:/a:redhat:satellite_utils:6.17::el9
Vendors & Products Redhat satellite Capsule
Redhat satellite Maintenance
Redhat satellite Utils
References
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description No description is available for this CVE. A flaw was found in foreman_kubevirt. When configuring the connection to OpenShift, the system disables SSL verification if a Certificate Authority (CA) certificate is not explicitly set. This insecure default allows a remote attacker, capable of intercepting network traffic between Satellite and OpenShift, to perform a Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attack. Such an attack could lead to the disclosure or alteration of sensitive information.
Title foreman-kubevirt: foreman_kubevirt: Man-in-the-Middle due to insecure default SSL verification Foreman-kubevirt: foreman_kubevirt: man-in-the-middle due to insecure default ssl verification
First Time appeared Redhat
Redhat satellite
CPEs cpe:/a:redhat:satellite:6
Vendors & Products Redhat
Redhat satellite
References
Type Values Removed Values Added
Description No description is available for this CVE.
Title foreman-kubevirt: foreman_kubevirt: Man-in-the-Middle due to insecure default SSL verification
Weaknesses CWE-295
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N'}

threat_severity

Important

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Jul 15, 2026, 1:21 AM
Reserved
Jan 28, 2026, 12:52 PM
Status
Deferred
Published
Feb 2, 2026, 6:16 AM
Modified
Jul 15, 2026, 2:18 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Jan 28, 2026, 12:34 PM