CVE-2023-0462: Arbitrary code execution through yaml global parameters

Severity: critical (CVSS 9.1 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 1.0% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2023-09-20 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-94

Description

An arbitrary code execution flaw was found in Foreman. This issue may allow an admin user to execute arbitrary code on the underlying operating system by setting global parameters with a YAML payload.

Affected products

Red Hat Satellite 6: from 6.0
foreman: before 3.8.0 — fixed in 3.8.0

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: foreman 3.8.0. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-0462
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2162970
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-0462
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2162970

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