CVE-2026-1961
RCE via Foreman WebSocket proxy with unsanitized hostnames.
Is CVE-2026-1961 being exploited?
Not confirmed. CVE-2026-1961 does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which records only exploitation that has been observed and reported publicly. That is evidence of absence of a report, not evidence the flaw is unattacked. EPSS currently estimates a 1.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How severe is CVE-2026-1961?
CVE-2026-1961 is rated High with a CVSS score of 8.0. Severity describes how bad exploitation would be, not how likely it is: pair it with exploitation evidence before deciding what to patch first.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-1961?
Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2026-1961. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.
What does CVE-2026-1961 affect?
CVE-2026-1961 affects Foreman. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.
What should I do about CVE-2026-1961?
Patch when available; implement input validation and isolate proxies.
Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.
RCE on Foreman server via VM VNC access; could expose credentials and compromise the entire managed infra.
Immediate action required