Description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the scoped_search function in app/controllers/katello/api/v2/api_controller.rb in Katello allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) sort_by or (2) sort_order parameter.
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.
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Satellite 6 | ruby193-rubygem-katello | 2.2.0.86-1.el6_6sat | RHSA-2016:1083 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RubyGems | katello | < 2.4.3 | 2.4.3 | GHSA-527r-mfmj-prqf |
Advisories 1
- RHSA-2016:1083 Red Hat Security Advisory: ruby193-rubygem-katello security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 29, 2026