PatchTheCVECVE-2016-3112: client/consumer/cli.py in Pulp before 2.8.3 writes consumer private keys to etc/pki/pulp/consumer/consumer-cer
CVE-2016-3112 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting pulp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
client/consumer/cli.py in Pulp before 2.8.3 writes consumer private keys to etc/pki/pulp/consumer/consumer-cert.pem as world-readable, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain the consumer private keys and escalate privileges by reading /etc/pki/pulp/consumer/consumer-cert, and authenticating as a consumer user.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.2% (top 18%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-284 |
| Published | 2017-06-08 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2016-3112?
pulp: upgrade to newer than 2.8.2-1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2016-3112 being exploited?
CVE-2016-3112 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2016-3112 affect?
CVE-2016-3112 affects pulp. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). client/consumer/cli.py in Pulp before 2.8.3 writes consumer private keys to etc/pki/pulp/consumer/consumer-cert.pem as world-readable, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain the consumer private keys and escalate privileges by re
How urgent is CVE-2016-3112?
Priority 52/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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