Vulnerabilities in pkg:gem/katello
PACKAGECVE-2026-12515 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) missing repository authorization vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) affecting katello libraries in the RubyGems ecosystem. The issue involves missing repository authorization in content_uploads exposes cross-product content existence. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.21.0.rc1.
pkg:gem/katello
Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:gem/katello. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.
| Advisory ID | CVE / NVD | Severity | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHSA-c43c-rf7g-5xpg | CVE-2026-12515 | MODERATE | katello: missing repository authorization in content_uploads exposes cross-product content existence |
| GHSA-fwj4-6wgp-mpxm | CVE-2026-4324 | MODERATE | Katello: Denial of Service and potential information disclosure via SQL injection |
| GHSA-5xv2-q475-rwrh | CVE-2012-3503 | CRITICAL | Katello uses hard coded credential |
| GHSA-527r-mfmj-prqf | CVE-2016-3072 | HIGH | Katello SQL Injection vulnerabilities |
| GHSA-cpv6-pfq6-j2v7 | CVE-2017-2662 | MODERATE | katello Improper Privilege Management vulnerability |
| GHSA-mhhc-r88h-2qrm | CVE-2018-16887 | MODERATE | katello Cross-site Scripting vulnerability |
| GHSA-jx5v-788g-qw58 | CVE-2018-14623 | MODERATE | katello SQL Injection vulnerability |
| GHSA-m4wh-848j-9w2r | CVE-2019-14825 | LOW | Katello cleartext password storage issue |
CVE-2026-12515 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 4.3
The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).
How to Fix CVE-2026-12515
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected katello dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
Upgrade katello to 4.21.0.rc1Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
inspect dependencies for katelloHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2026-12515, inspect your project dependencies for katello:
inspect dependencies for katelloAnalyze the terminal output to locate any version of katello in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.21.0.rc1), your application is affected.
Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.
Technical Details
Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-862: Missing Authorization, where the product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. In katello, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.
Source Advisory Statement
CVE-2026-12515 Affected katello Versions
1 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
katello
|
RubyGems |
< 4.21.0.rc1
|
4.21.0.rc1
|
References
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-c43c-rf7g-5xpg",
"modified" : "2026-08-05T00:30:35Z",
"published" : "2026-06-17T18:35:57Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2026-12515" ],
"summary" : "katello: missing repository authorization in content_uploads exposes cross-product content existence",
"details" : "A flaw was found in Katello's of Red Hat Satellite. A content upload functionality where insufficient authorization checks in the ContentUploadsController allowed users with the edit_products permission to query content information for repositories outside the products they were authorized to manage. An authenticated attacker could exploit this issue to determine whether specific content exists within repositories that should otherwise be inaccessible. This issue does not allow unauthorized modification, import, or publication of content.",
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"type" : "CVSS_V3",
"score" : "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N"
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},
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"url" : "https://github.com/Katello/katello/pull/11712"
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"url" : "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:50221"
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"severity" : "MODERATE",
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"github_reviewed_at" : "2026-06-18T14:39:16Z",
"nvd_published_at" : "2026-06-17T17:16:42Z"
}
}