CVE-2012-3503: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-3503: The installation script in Katello 1.0 and earlier does not properly generate the Application.config.secret...

The installation script in Katello 1.0 and earlier does not properly generate the Application.config.secret_token value, which causes each default installation to have the same secret token, and allows remote attackers to authenticate to the CloudForms System Engine web interface as an arbitrary user by creating a cookie using the default secret_token.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 20:05 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Katello 1.0 and earlier could install with the same application secret on every default deployment. That secret protects session cookies, so an attacker who knows the default value could impersonate any user in the CloudForms System Engine web interface. The issue mainly matters for legacy deployments that remain reachable. Exposure is most likely in legacy Katello 1.0 or earlier CloudForms System Engine environments, especially if the web interface is reachable over the internet, partner networks, or broad internal networks. Current exposure cannot be inferred from the bundle. Treat this as high priority if any legacy Katello or CloudForms System Engine instance remains reachable. It can undermine trust in web authentication and enable account impersonation, but the evidence provided does not show current exploitation. Mitigation focus: Check Red Hat RHSA-2012:1186 and RHSA-2012:1187 for the applicable vendor fix.; Upgrade or patch affected Katello or CloudForms System Engine deployments per vendor guidance.; Ensure Application.config.secret_token is unique per deployment, following supported vendor procedures..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 00:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 25, 2012, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://github.com/Katello/katello/pull/499CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://github.com/Katello/katello/commit/7c256fef9d75029d0ffff58ff1dcda915056d3a3CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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