UNKNOWN CVSS 1.9
Published: 2014-05-08

CVE-2014-0135

theforeman kafo Security Advisory (CVE-2014-0135)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2014-0135 impacting theforeman kafo. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 1.9 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Kafo before 0.3.17 and 0.4.x before 0.5.2, as used by Foreman, uses world-readable permissions for default_values.yaml, which allows local users to obtain passwords and other sensitive information by reading the file.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product theforeman / kafo
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-264

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2014-0135 impacting theforeman kafo.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2014-0135.yaml
id: cve-2014-0135

info:
  name: theforeman kafo - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2014-0135 affecting theforeman kafo.
    Evaluation: Kafo before 0.3.17 and 0.4.x before 0.5.2, as used by Foreman, uses world-readable permissions for default_values.yaml, which allows local users to ob...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2014-0135
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
    cvss-score: 1.9
    cve-id: CVE-2014-0135
    cwe-id: CWE-264
  tags: cve,cve-2014-0135,theforeman,kafo,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "kafo"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2014-0135.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2014-0135
# Target: theforeman kafo | CVSS: 1.9 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2014-0135 (theforeman kafo)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against theforeman kafo scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2014-0135.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2014-0135
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install kafo 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade kafo 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update kafo

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i kafo 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i kafo

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2014-0135 in theforeman kafo?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update theforeman kafo packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2014-0135?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2014-0135?

CVE-2014-0135 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 1.9 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
1.9
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2014-0135
Weakness CWE-264
Vendor theforeman
Product kafo
Published 2014-05-08
Vector AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N