MEDIUM
CVE-2017-2662
CWE-862Published: August 22, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.3
CVSS v3.1
Official 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-2662 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
theforeman1 product(s)
katello
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-2662Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://projects.theforeman.org/issues/18838Vendor Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-2662Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://projects.theforeman.org/issues/18838Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2017-2662
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-862
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 22, 2018
Related CVEs (CWE-862)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-2662 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.