CVE-2021-27017 — MEDIUM (6.6)

Vulnerability Description

Utilization of a module presented a security risk by allowing the deserialization of untrusted/user supplied data. This is resolved in the Puppet Agent 7.4.0 release.

CVSS Score

6.6

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-502

References

https://www.puppet.com/security/cve/cve-2021-27017-deserialization-untrusted-dat

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-27017?

CVE-2021-27017 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.6 (MEDIUM). Utilization of a module presented a security risk by allowing the deserialization of untrusted/user supplied data. This is resolved in the Puppet Agent 7.4.0 release.

How severe is CVE-2021-27017?

CVE-2021-27017 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-27017?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.