Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This flaw means logging out of oVirt webadmin may not end the related REST API session. If an authenticated attacker already knows another user’s session data, they may reuse it to obtain that user’s privileges.
Executive priority
Prioritize if affected oVirt versions manage production virtualization or privileged infrastructure. The issue is not reported as actively exploited, but impact can be significant.
Technical view
CVE-2014-7851 affects oVirt 3.2.2 through 3.5.0. The REST API session is not invalidated after webadmin logout, enabling session token substitution by a remote authenticated user who has another user’s session data.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running oVirt 3.2.2 through 3.5.0, especially where webadmin or REST API access is reachable by many authenticated users.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show active exploitation or KEV listing. Exploitation requires authentication and prior knowledge of another user’s session data, but could lead to privilege gain.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, patch details, or affected CPEs are included. Analysis relies on the CVE description and Red Hat Bugzilla references.
Mitigation direction
- Check Red Hat or oVirt guidance for fixed versions and supported upgrade paths.
- Restrict oVirt webadmin and REST API access to trusted administrative networks.
- Review session handling controls and reduce session lifetime where supported.
- Invalidate active sessions after remediation or administrative credential changes.
Validation and detection
- Inventory oVirt deployments and confirm whether versions 3.2.2 through 3.5.0 are present.
- Verify whether webadmin logout invalidates associated REST API sessions in a controlled environment.
- Review logs for unexpected REST API actions using privileged user sessions.
- Confirm administrative interfaces are not exposed beyond intended trusted users.
Public sources used
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- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1161730CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1165311CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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