How severe is CVE-2026-0980?

CVE-2026-0980 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-0980 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-0980?

CVE-2026-0980 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-2026-0980?

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-2026-0980 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-0980 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-9006.

When was CVE-2026-0980 published?

CVE-2026-0980 was published on 2026-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-0980

CVE-2026-0980 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Satellite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-9006
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Redhat Satellite
Published: 2026-02-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A flaw was found in rubyipmi, a gem used in the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) component of Red Hat Satellite. An authenticated attacker with host creation or update permissions could exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious username for the BMC interface. This could lead to remote code execution (RCE) on the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-0980?: A flaw was found in rubyipmi, a gem used in the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) component of Red Hat Satellite. An authenticated attacker with host creation or update permissions could exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious username for the BMC interface. This could lead to remote code execution (RCE) on the system.
How severe is CVE-2026-0980?: CVE-2026-0980 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-0980 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-0980?: CVE-2026-0980 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-2026-0980?: 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-2026-0980 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-0980 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-9006.
When was CVE-2026-0980 published?: CVE-2026-0980 was published on 2026-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:satellite:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:logicminds:rubyipmi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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