CVE-2013-0173

CVE-2013-0173 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Theforeman Foreman with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.

Key facts

Description

Foreman before 1.1 uses a salt of "foreman" to hash root passwords, which makes it easier for attackers to guess the password via a brute force attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0173?
Foreman before 1.1 uses a salt of "foreman" to hash root passwords, which makes it easier for attackers to guess the password via a brute force attack.
How severe is CVE-2013-0173?
CVE-2013-0173 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-0173 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-0173?
CVE-2013-0173 affects Theforeman Foreman. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0173?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-0173 published?
CVE-2013-0173 was published on 2014-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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