CVE-2019-14825: A cleartext password storage issue was discovered in Katello, versions 3.x.x.x before katello 3.12.0.9

Routine

LOW 2.7UPGRADE

CVE-2019-14825 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.7) affecting katello. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A cleartext password storage issue was discovered in Katello, versions 3.x.x.x before katello 3.12.0.9. Registry credentials used during container image discovery were inadvertently logged without being masked. This flaw could expose the registry credentials to other privileged users.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.7 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 49%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-312
Published	2019-11-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: theforeman

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-11-25 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

theforeman katello UPGRADE

Affected: >= 3.0.0.0 and < 3.12.0.9

Fixed in: 3.12.0.9

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy katello || rpm -q katello || katello --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.12.0.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade katello

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade katello

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison katello sudo apt install katello=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold katello

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list katello sudo dnf downgrade katello-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add katello

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2019-14825?

katello: upgrade to 3.12.0.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-14825 being exploited?

CVE-2019-14825 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-2019-14825 affect?

CVE-2019-14825 affects katello. Severity is low (CVSS 2.7). A cleartext password storage issue was discovered in Katello, versions 3.x.x.x before katello 3.12.0.9. Registry credentials used during container image discovery were inadvertently logged without being masked. This flaw could expose the re

How urgent is CVE-2019-14825?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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