How severe is CVE-2018-14666?

CVE-2018-14666 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-14666 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-2018-14666?

CVE-2018-14666 affects Redhat Satellite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14666?

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

When was CVE-2018-14666 published?

CVE-2018-14666 was published on 2019-01-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-14666

CVE-2018-14666 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Satellite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Redhat Satellite
Published: 2019-01-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper authorization flaw was found in the Smart Class feature of Foreman. An attacker can use it to change configuration of any host registered in Red Hat Satellite, independent of the organization the host belongs to. This flaw affects all Red Hat Satellite 6 versions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-14666?: An improper authorization flaw was found in the Smart Class feature of Foreman. An attacker can use it to change configuration of any host registered in Red Hat Satellite, independent of the organization the host belongs to. This flaw affects all Red Hat Satellite 6 versions.
How severe is CVE-2018-14666?: CVE-2018-14666 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-14666 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-2018-14666?: CVE-2018-14666 affects Redhat Satellite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14666?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-14666 published?: CVE-2018-14666 was published on 2019-01-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:satellite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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