Description
The set_mgmt_parameters function in item.py in cobbler before 2.2.2 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to the use of the yaml.load function instead of the yaml.safe_load function, as demonstrated using Puppet.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSE Package Hub 15 SP2 | cobbler | 3.1.2-bp152.4.3.1 | openSUSE-SU-2021:0058-1 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | cobbler | 3.2.1.336+git.5639a3af-1.1 | openSUSE-SU-2024:10690-1 |
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | koan | 3.0.1-1.2 | openSUSE-SU-2024:10897-1 |
| openSUSE Leap 15.2 | cobbler | 3.1.2-lp152.6.3.1 | openSUSE-SU-2021:0046-1 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PyPI | cobbler | < 2.6.0 | 2.6.0 | GHSA-hpj3-5p46-g87w |
Advisories 4
- openSUSE-SU-2024:10897-1 koan-3.0.1-1.2 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2021:0058-1 Security update for cobbler SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2021:0046-1 Security update for cobbler SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2024:10690-1 cobbler-3.2.1.336+git.5639a3af-1.1 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026