How severe is CVE-2024-4812?

CVE-2024-4812 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-4812 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-4812?

CVE-2024-4812 primarily affects Redhat 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-2024-4812?

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

Does CVE-2024-4812 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-4812 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44560.

When was CVE-2024-4812 published?

CVE-2024-4812 was published on 2024-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-4812

CVE-2024-4812 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Satellite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-44560
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Redhat Satellite
Published: 2024-06-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A flaw was found in the Katello plugin for Foreman, where it is possible to store malicious JavaScript code in the "Description" field of a user. This code can be executed when opening certain pages, for example, Host Collections.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-4812?: A flaw was found in the Katello plugin for Foreman, where it is possible to store malicious JavaScript code in the "Description" field of a user. This code can be executed when opening certain pages, for example, Host Collections.
How severe is CVE-2024-4812?: CVE-2024-4812 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-4812 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-4812?: CVE-2024-4812 primarily affects Redhat 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-2024-4812?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-4812 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-4812 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44560.
When was CVE-2024-4812 published?: CVE-2024-4812 was published on 2024-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:katello_project:katello:-:*:*:*:*:foreman:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:satellite:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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