Foreman is widely used for server lifecycle management; this allows disclosure of host root passwords and possible command execution, risking broad operational compromise.
CVE-2026-96659
Authenticated low-priv Viewer can read secrets and possibly run commands via Foreman template preview.
Is CVE-2026-96659 being exploited?
Not confirmed. CVE-2026-96659 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 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How severe is CVE-2026-96659?
CVE-2026-96659 is rated Critical with a CVSS score of 9.1. 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-2026-96659?
Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2026-96659. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.
What does CVE-2026-96659 affect?
CVE-2026-96659 affects Foreman (server), Red Hat Foreman packages/errata. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.
What should I do about CVE-2026-96659?
Apply vendor patches immediately; restrict Viewer roles and enable Safemode protections.
Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.
Authenticated low-priv Viewer can disclose host root passwords via template preview; if Safemode is disabled, may execute arbitrary commands as Foreman system account.
Immediate action required