CVE-2023-5214 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Q: What is CVE-2023-5214?

CVE-2023-5214 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). In Puppet Bolt versions prior to 3.27.4, a path to escalate privileges was identified.

Q: How severe is CVE-2023-5214?

CVE-2023-5214 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2023-5214?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Puppet Bolt.

Vulnerability Description

In Puppet Bolt versions prior to 3.27.4, a path to escalate privileges was identified.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

ADJACENT_NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Puppet	Bolt	< 3.27.4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-269

References

https://www.puppet.com/security/cve/cve-2023-5214-privilege-escalation-puppet-boVendor Advisory
https://www.puppet.com/security/cve/cve-2023-5214-privilege-escalation-puppet-boVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-5214?

CVE-2023-5214 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). In Puppet Bolt versions prior to 3.27.4, a path to escalate privileges was identified.

How severe is CVE-2023-5214?

CVE-2023-5214 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-5214?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Puppet Bolt.