CVE-2026-0980
Remote Code Execution in rubyipmi BMC via Malicious Username
Publication date: 2026-02-27
Last updated on: 2026-03-27
Assigner: Red Hat, Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| redhat | satellite | 6.0 |
| logicminds | rubyipmi | to 0.12.1 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-78 | The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in rubyipmi, a gem used in the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) component of Red Hat Satellite. An authenticated attacker who has permissions to create or update hosts can exploit this flaw by crafting a malicious username for the BMC interface. Exploiting this vulnerability could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on the affected system.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is significant because it allows remote code execution (RCE) on the system. This means an attacker with certain permissions could run arbitrary commands or code remotely, potentially leading to full system compromise, unauthorized access to sensitive data, disruption of services, or further attacks within the network.
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