CVE-2016-3728

8.8 HIGH 3% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

Eval injection vulnerability in tftp_api.rb in the TFTP module in the Smart-Proxy in Foreman before 1.10.4 and 1.11.x before 1.11.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the PXE template type portion of the PATH_INFO to tftp/.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 2.8% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2016-05-20 14:59 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 00:46 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 2.8% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 8.8 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2016-05-20 14:59 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 00:46 UTC
Exploit probability: 2.8% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-284 · Improper access control
Record status: Modified

Affected

Theforeman Foreman 1.11.0
Theforeman Foreman 1.11.1
Theforeman Foreman 1.10.3

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 8.8

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: Required
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: High
Availability: High

Raw vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record