Rubyipmi
CVE-2026-0980
HIGH
GHSA-hfcp-477w-3wjw
Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessAuthenticate to Red Hat Satellite
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DeliveryObtain host creation/update permissions
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ExploitCraft malicious BMC username
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ExecutionInject OS command in rubyipmi parser
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ImpactExecute arbitrary code on BMC system
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization OS command sanitization, avoid shell exec
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 1 tactic: Execution The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Exploitation Conditions | Authenticated user account with host creation or update permissions in Red Hat Satellite. BMC interface must be configured and accessible through rubyipmi gem for username parameter processing. |
| Impact | CVSS 8.3 (HIGH). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: None. Exploitation requires authentication. Exploitable via remote/network. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A remote attacker (requires authentication) could exploit this vulnerability to remote code execution (RCE) on the system. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
Remote code execution in Red Hat Satellite's rubyipmi BMC component allows authenticated users with host creation or update permissions to execute arbitrary code by injecting malicious input into the BMC username field. An attacker with these privileges can compromise the underlying system through command injection. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
A flaw was found in rubyipmi, a gem used in the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) component of Red Hat Satellite. An authenticated attacker with host creation or update permissions could exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious username for the BMC interface. [CVSS 8.3 HIGH]
RemediationAI
Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.
Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
Affects your stack
Affects 1 package in rubygems
Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.
Technical ContextAI · show details
Classified as CWE-78 (OS Command Injection). Affects Satellite. A flaw was found in rubyipmi, a gem used in the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) component of Red Hat Satellite. An authenticated attacker with host creation or update permissions could exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious username for the BMC interface. This could lead to remote code execution (RCE) on the system.
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L
Primary rating from NVD.
CVSS VectorNVD
Lifecycle Timeline
2DescriptionCVE.org
A flaw was found in rubyipmi, a gem used in the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) component of Red Hat Satellite. An authenticated attacker with host creation or update permissions could exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious username for the BMC interface. This could lead to remote code execution (RCE) on the system.
Executive ViewAI
Red Hat Satellite BMC components are vulnerable to privilege escalation attacks from authenticated users with host creation permissions, potentially allowing unauthorized system access and control. Organizations using Satellite for infrastructure management should prioritize mitigation immediately, as the attack surface includes any user capable of provisioning or modifying hosts.
Restrict BMC interface access via network segmentation and firewall rules; limit host creation/update permissions to minimal set of trusted users; disable BMC username customization features if available; implement network monitoring and alerting on suspicious BMC authentication attempts; consider disabling affected Satellite BMC integration until patch is available.
Threat Intelligence Overview
NVD
CVE.org
EPSS
VulDB
How this decision was reached
The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.
What every action level means
SSVC AssessmentENISA
Priority Score
Attack Technique
OS command injection occurs when an application passes unsanitized user input directly into system shell commands.
Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.
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