Vulnerability Description
Puppet Labs Puppet Enterprise before 2.8.0 does not use a "randomized secret" in the CAS client config file (cas_client_config.yml) when upgrading from older 1.2.x or 2.0.x versions, which allows remote attackers to obtain console access via a crafted cookie.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Puppet | Puppet Enterprise | <= 2.7.2 |
| Puppetlabs | Puppet | 1.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/52862Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/83171
- https://puppetlabs.com/security/cve/cve-2013-2716/Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/52862Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/83171
- https://puppetlabs.com/security/cve/cve-2013-2716/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-2716?
CVE-2013-2716 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Puppet Labs Puppet Enterprise before 2.8.0 does not use a "randomized secret" in the CAS client config file (cas_client_config.yml) when upgrading from older 1.2.x or 2.0.x versions, which allows remo...
How severe is CVE-2013-2716?
CVE-2013-2716 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-2716?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Puppet Puppet Enterprise, Puppetlabs Puppet.