CVE-2014-3691
HighSummary
Smart Proxy in Foreman before 1.5.4 and 1.6.x before 1.6.2 does not validate SSL certificates, allowing remote attackers to bypass intended authentication and execute arbitrary API requests without a certificate.
Risk Assessment
The lack of SSL certificate validation poses a serious security risk, enabling attackers to access the API and potentially take control of the system.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update Foreman to the latest version to ensure SSL certificate validation and minimize the risk of unauthorized access.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Smart Proxy (aka Smart-Proxy and foreman-proxy) in Foreman before 1.5.4 and 1.6.x before 1.6.2 does not validate SSL certificates, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended authentication and execute arbitrary API requests via a request without a certificate.