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
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 48% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Redhat Network Satellite
- Published:
- Last modified:
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
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/125866/Katello-Red-Hat-Satellite-users-update_roles-Missing-Authorization.html
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/32515
- http://www.osvdb.org/104981
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66434
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:redhat:network_satellite:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:theforeman:katello:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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