CVE-2013-2143

CVE-2013-2143 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Network Satellite with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 48% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Description

The users controller in Katello 1.5.0-14 and earlier, and Red Hat Satellite, does not check authorization for the update_roles action, which allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges by setting a user account to an administrator account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2143?
The users controller in Katello 1.5.0-14 and earlier, and Red Hat Satellite, does not check authorization for the update_roles action, which allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges by setting a user account to an administrator account.
How severe is CVE-2013-2143?
CVE-2013-2143 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-2143 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 48% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2143?
CVE-2013-2143 primarily affects Redhat Network Satellite. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2143?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-2143 published?
CVE-2013-2143 was published on 2014-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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