VDB-412669 · CVE-2026-12544 · GCVE-0-2026-12544

Foreman Configuration special elements in template engine

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Foreman. It has been classified as very critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Configuration. This manipulation causes special elements in template engine. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-12544. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in Foreman (unknown version). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the component Configuration. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a special elements in template engine vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-1336. The product uses a template engine to insert or process externally-influenced input, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements or syntax that can be interpreted as template expressions or other code directives when processed by the engine. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-12544. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Additional levels of successful authentication are needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/01/2026). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1221 for this issue.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Type

Service Management Software

Name

Foreman

License

open-source

CPE 2.3info

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.1

VulDB Base Score: 9.1
VulDB Temp Score: 9.1
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv2info

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Special elements in template engine
CWE: CWE-1336 / CWE-791 / CWE-790
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/01/2026 Advisory disclosed
10/01/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/01/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-12544 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-12544
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-412669

Entryinfo

Created: 10/01/2026 15:50
Changes: 10/01/2026 15:50 (47)
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Cache ID: 216::103