Description
A missing authorization check has been found in ConsumerResource.setupOwner() function of consumer registration module in the Candlepin package. The registration method checks permission to create a consumer only when the caller is a user. A consumer that authenticates with its identity certificate does not go through that check. A low-privileged network attacker or user who has a valid consumer certificate for one organization can register a new consumer in a different organization by supplying that organization's key. The response includes an identity certificate for the new consumer. With that certificate, the attacker can view the target organization's subscription pools. When the organization is not using simple content access, the attacker can attach that organization's entitlements to the new consumer.
Published: 2026-11-12
Score: 7.1 High
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
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Vendor Workaround

There is no configuration switch that stops a consumer certificate from calling registration while leaving normal consumer check-ins working. Restricting which clients can reach the Candlepin port limits who can attempt the call, and it does not stop a client that already has a valid consumer certificate and is allowed to use the API. Customers are advised to apply the relevant security updates when they become available.

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Thu, 12 Nov 2026 20:15:00 +0000

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Description A missing authorization check has been found in ConsumerResource.setupOwner() function of consumer registration module in the Candlepin package. The registration method checks permission to create a consumer only when the caller is a user. A consumer that authenticates with its identity certificate does not go through that check. A low-privileged network attacker or user who has a valid consumer certificate for one organization can register a new consumer in a different organization by supplying that organization's key. The response includes an identity certificate for the new consumer. With that certificate, the attacker can view the target organization's subscription pools. When the organization is not using simple content access, the attacker can attach that organization's entitlements to the new consumer.
Title Candlepin: consumer certificate can register systems in another organization
First Time appeared Redhat
Redhat satellite
Weaknesses CWE-639
CPEs cpe:/a:redhat:satellite:6
Vendors & Products Redhat
Redhat satellite
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N'}


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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: redhat

Published:

Updated: 2026-11-12T20:04:18.836Z

Reserved: 2026-10-16T04:40:13.923Z

Link: CVE-2026-111456

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Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-11-12T20:18:16.067

Modified: 2026-11-12T20:18:16.243

Link: CVE-2026-111456

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Weaknesses
  • CWE-639

    Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key