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
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-310
- Affected product: Theforeman Foreman
- Published:
- Last modified:
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)
- cpe:2.3:a:theforeman:foreman:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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