CVE-2026-1531

Summary

A flaw was found in foreman_kubevirt. When configuring the connection to OpenShift, the system disables SSL verification if a Certificate Authority (CA) certificate is not explicitly set. This insecure default allows a remote attacker, capable of intercepting network traffic between Satellite and OpenShift, to perform a Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attack. Such an attack could lead to the disclosure or alteration of sensitive information.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
Red HatRed Hat Satellite 6.16 for RHEL 80:0.2.0-2.el8sat < *unaffected
Red HatRed Hat Satellite 6.16 for RHEL 90:0.2.0-2.el9sat < *unaffected
Red HatRed Hat Satellite 6.17 for RHEL 90:3.14.0.14-1.el9sat < *unaffected
Red HatRed Hat Satellite 6.17 for RHEL 90:0.1.23-0.3.el9pc < *unaffected
Red HatRed Hat Satellite 6.17 for RHEL 90:1.2.0-0.1.el9pc < *unaffected
Red HatRed Hat Satellite 6.17 for RHEL 90:4.2.28-0.1.el9pc < *unaffected
Red HatRed Hat Satellite 6.17 for RHEL 90:2.22.3-1.el9pc < *unaffected
Red HatRed Hat Satellite 6.17 for RHEL 90:3.27.10-2.el9pc < *unaffected
Red HatRed Hat Satellite 6.17 for RHEL 90:1.5.1-1.el9sat < *unaffected
Red HatRed Hat Satellite 6.17 for RHEL 90:0.4.3-1.el9sat < *unaffected
Red HatRed Hat Satellite 6.17 for RHEL 90:4.16.0.14-1.el9sat < *unaffected
Red HatRed Hat Satellite 6.17 for RHEL 90:0.13.0-1.el9sat < *unaffected
Red HatRed Hat Satellite 6.17 for RHEL 90:6.17.7-1.el9sat < *unaffected
Red HatRed Hat Satellite 6.17 for RHEL 90:0.0.3-4.el9sat < *unaffected
Red HatRed Hat Satellite 6.17 for RHEL 90:3.14.0.14-1.el9sat < *unaffected
Red HatRed Hat Satellite 6.17 for RHEL 90:0.1.23-0.3.el9pc < *unaffected
Red HatRed Hat Satellite 6.17 for RHEL 90:1.2.0-0.1.el9pc < *unaffected
Red HatRed Hat Satellite 6.17 for RHEL 90:4.2.28-0.1.el9pc < *unaffected
Red HatRed Hat Satellite 6.17 for RHEL 90:2.22.3-1.el9pc < *unaffected
Red HatRed Hat Satellite 6.17 for RHEL 90:3.27.10-2.el9pc < *unaffected
Red HatRed Hat Satellite 6.17 for RHEL 90:1.5.1-1.el9sat < *unaffected
Red HatRed Hat Satellite 6.17 for RHEL 90:0.4.3-1.el9sat < *unaffected
Red HatRed Hat Satellite 6.17 for RHEL 90:4.16.0.14-1.el9sat < *unaffected
Red HatRed Hat Satellite 6.17 for RHEL 90:0.13.0-1.el9sat < *unaffected
Red HatRed Hat Satellite 6.17 for RHEL 90:6.17.7-1.el9sat < *unaffected
Red HatRed Hat Satellite 6.17 for RHEL 90:0.0.3-4.el9sat < *unaffected
Red HatRed Hat Satellite 6.18 for RHEL 90:0.4.3-1.el9sat < *unaffected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-295: Improper Certificate Validation

Workarounds

To mitigate this issue, ensure that a Certificate Authority (CA) certificate is explicitly configured when setting up the connection to OpenShift in foreman_kubevirt. This will enable SSL verification and prevent Man-in-the-Middle attacks. Refer to the foreman_kubevirt documentation for specific instructions on configuring CA certificates. A restart or service reload may be required for the changes to take effect.

ADP Enrichment

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

  • SSVC:
  • Exploitation: none
    • Automatable: no
    • Technical Impact: total

foreman-kubevirt: foreman_kubevirt: Man-in-the-Middle due to insecure default SSL verification

Additional References

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