CVE-2024-6861
CVE-2024-6861 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-200.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47859
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A disclosure of sensitive information flaw was found in foreman via the GraphQL API. If the introspection feature is enabled, it is possible for attackers to retrieve sensitive admin authentication keys which could result in a compromise of the entire product's API.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-6861?
- A disclosure of sensitive information flaw was found in foreman via the GraphQL API. If the introspection feature is enabled, it is possible for attackers to retrieve sensitive admin authentication keys which could result in a compromise of the entire product's API.
- How severe is CVE-2024-6861?
- CVE-2024-6861 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-6861 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-6861?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-6861 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-6861 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47859.
- When was CVE-2024-6861 published?
- CVE-2024-6861 was published on 2024-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:8506
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-6861
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2317450
- https://docs.theforeman.org/3.3/Release_Notes/index-katello.html#_foreman_2
- https://projects.theforeman.org/issues/34328
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