CVE-2010-5142: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2010-5142: chef-server-api/app/controllers/users.rb in the API in Chef before 0.9.0 does not require administrative pr...

chef-server-api/app/controllers/users.rb in the API in Chef before 0.9.0 does not require administrative privileges for the create, destroy, and update methods, which allows remote authenticated users to manage user accounts via requests to the /users URI.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 20:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

Chef Server API versions before 0.9.0 let any authenticated user manage user accounts through the /users endpoint. In business terms, a low-privileged account could potentially create, change, or remove accounts on a configuration management server, affecting trust in automation and administrative access. Exposure is limited to legacy Chef Server API deployments earlier than 0.9.0 where non-admin authenticated users can reach the API. The source bundle does not identify modern affected products or supported branches. Prioritize remediation if any legacy Chef Server remains in production. Although this is an old authenticated flaw, Chef often controls infrastructure automation, so unauthorized account management can undermine operational control. Mitigation focus: Identify any Chef Server API instances older than 0.9.0.; Upgrade legacy Chef deployments to 0.9.0 or later using vendor guidance.; Restrict Chef API access to trusted management networks..

Prepared: Jun 27, 2026, 17:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 8, 2012, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://github.com/opscode/chef/commit/c3bb41f727fbe00e5de719d687757b24c8dcdfc8CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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