CVSS v3
9.9
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
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exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
Description
A flaw was found in Foreman. An authenticated attacker with low-level permissions can achieve remote code execution (RCE) by bypassing the safemode sandbox within the templating engine. Due to improper handling of delegated methods, an attacker can append unauthorized functions to the allowed execution list, enabling them to run arbitrary commands on the hosting server.
Technical details
- CVSS v3 Vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Published
- 2026-10-01
- Last Modified
- 2026-10-02
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-96658?
A flaw was found in Foreman. An authenticated attacker with low-level permissions can achieve remote code execution (RCE) by bypassing the safemode sandbox within the templating engine. Due to improper handling of delegated methods, an attacker can append unauthorized functions to the allowed execution list, enabling them to run arbitrary commands on the hosting server.
Is CVE-2026-96658 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2026-96658 has not been confirmed.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-96658?
CVE-2026-96658 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.9 (CRITICAL severity), with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
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