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CVE-2014-0087: The check_privileges method in vmdb/app/controllers/application_controller.rb in ManageIQ, as used in Red H...

The check_privileges method in vmdb/app/controllers/application_controller.rb in ManageIQ, as used in Red Hat CloudForms Management Engine (CFME), allows remote authenticated users to bypass authorization and gain privileges by leveraging improper RBAC checking, related to the rbac_user_edit action.

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Plain-English summary

This CVE describes an authorization bypass in ManageIQ, used in Red Hat CloudForms Management Engine. A remote authenticated user could gain privileges through improper RBAC checks around user-edit functionality. The bundle does not provide affected versions, CVSS scoring, exploit evidence, or a confirmed fix, so exposure depends on installed product/version and vendor guidance.

Executive priority

Treat this as a governance and access-control risk for cloud management platforms. Prioritize confirmation if ManageIQ or Red Hat CFME is present, because successful abuse could expand an insider or compromised account’s privileges.

Technical view

The reported flaw is in check_privileges in vmdb/app/controllers/application_controller.rb. It is tied to improper RBAC enforcement for the rbac_user_edit action, allowing authenticated users to bypass authorization and elevate privileges. The source bundle names ManageIQ and Red Hat CFME but does not enumerate vulnerable releases or remediation commits.

Likely exposure

Organizations running ManageIQ or Red Hat CFME with authenticated user access may be exposed. The bundle does not identify versions, configurations, or deployment conditions, so vulnerability managers should confirm product lineage and vendor advisory status before rating internal exposure.

Exploitation context

The provided CVE data does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Exploitation requires an authenticated remote user, based on the description, and concerns authorization bypass rather than initial unauthenticated compromise.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sparse in the provided bundle: no CVSS, CWE, affected versions, patch reference, or exploit confirmation. Analysis should focus on the named controller method, RBAC path, and vendor issue references while avoiding assumptions beyond authenticated privilege escalation.

Mitigation direction

  • Check Red Hat and ManageIQ guidance for affected versions and fixes.
  • Prioritize updating ManageIQ or CFME if vendor guidance identifies a fixed release.
  • Restrict management console access to trusted networks and users.
  • Review RBAC assignments for unnecessary user-edit privileges.
  • Monitor role, user, and privilege changes for unexpected activity.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory ManageIQ and Red Hat CFME deployments.
  • Confirm installed versions against Red Hat and ManageIQ advisories.
  • Review whether non-administrators can access user or RBAC edit functions.
  • Audit logs for unexpected role or privilege changes.
  • Document compensating controls if no vendor fix is confirmed.
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