CVE-2010-2236: The monitoring probe display in spacewalk-java before 2.1.148-1 and Red Hat Network (RHN) Satellite 4.0.0 t...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw affects legacy Spacewalk and Red Hat Network Satellite monitoring probe displays. A logged-in user who already has permission to administer monitoring probes could trigger arbitrary code execution. The source bundle does not show active exploitation, but compromise of a systems-management platform can create broad operational risk. Exposure is most likely in legacy RHN Satellite, Satellite Proxy, or Spacewalk deployments with monitoring probes enabled and delegated probe administration. Public exposure of the management interface would raise concern, but the bundle requires authenticated probe-admin privileges. Prioritize remediation if the organization still runs RHN Satellite, Proxy, or Spacewalk for server management. The access requirement lowers broad internet risk, but successful abuse could affect a high-value management system. Mitigation focus: Upgrade spacewalk-java to 2.1.148-1 or a vendor-supported fixed package.; Apply relevant Red Hat, Spacewalk, or SUSE security updates for affected deployments.; Restrict monitoring probe administration to a minimal trusted group..

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Jun 14, 2026, 14:32 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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