How severe is CVE-2017-2662?

CVE-2017-2662 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-2662 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-2662?

CVE-2017-2662 affects Theforeman Katello. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2662?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-2662 published?

CVE-2017-2662 was published on 2018-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-2662

CVE-2017-2662 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Theforeman Katello with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Theforeman Katello
Published: 2018-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A flaw was found in Foreman's katello plugin version 3.4.5. After setting a new role to allow restricted access on a repository with a filter (filter set on the Product Name), the filter is not respected when the actions are done via hammer using the repository id.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2662?: A flaw was found in Foreman's katello plugin version 3.4.5. After setting a new role to allow restricted access on a repository with a filter (filter set on the Product Name), the filter is not respected when the actions are done via hammer using the repository id.
How severe is CVE-2017-2662?: CVE-2017-2662 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-2662 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2662?: CVE-2017-2662 affects Theforeman Katello. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2662?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-2662 published?: CVE-2017-2662 was published on 2018-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:theforeman:katello:3.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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