Summary
Cobbler Web Interface Kickstart Template Remote Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
The web interface (CobblerWeb) in Cobbler before 1.2.9 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary Python code with the root privileges in cobblerd by editing a Cheetah kickstart template to import arbitrary Python modules.
Impact
Untrusted input is evaluated as executable code within the application's runtime environment. Typical impact: arbitrary code execution within the application's privilege context.
Affected versions
Security releases
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2008-6954? CVE-2008-6954 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in cobbler (pip), affecting versions < 1.2.9. It is fixed in 1.2.9. Untrusted input is evaluated as executable code within the application's runtime environment.
- Which versions of cobbler are affected by CVE-2008-6954? cobbler (pip) versions < 1.2.9 is affected.
- Is there a fix for CVE-2008-6954? Yes. CVE-2008-6954 is fixed in 1.2.9. Upgrade to this version or later.
- Is CVE-2008-6954 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether CVE-2008-6954 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
- What actually determines whether CVE-2008-6954 is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-6954? Upgrade
cobblerto 1.2.9 or later.