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CVE-2024-3716: Foreman-installer: candlepin database password being leaked to local users via the process list

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.

Classification

CVE ID: CVE-2024-3716

Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS)

EPSS Score: 0.05% (probability of being exploited)

EPSS Percentile: 23.43% (scored less or equal to compared to others)

EPSS Date: 2025-02-12 (when was this score calculated)

References

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-3716
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2274755

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