CVE-2024-3716 - CVE House
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Status published Medium CVE-2024-3716

Foreman-installer: candlepin database password being leaked to local users via the process list

Vulnerability Description

A flaw was found in foreman-installer when puppet-candlepin is invoked cpdb with the --password parameter. This issue leaks the password in the process list and allows an attacker to take advantage and obtain the password.

Impact Analysis

Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.

Remediation

Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.

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Credits & Attribution

No credits recorded in the NVD database.

Affected Vendor

Affected Software

Red Hat Satellite 6
Vulnerable Versions:
Unknown

Timeline

Official Publish: June 5th, 2024
Last Modified: November 21st, 2025
Added to House: July 22nd, 2026

CVSS Vectors

V3: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weaknesses (CWE)