CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-4955: Input Validation

First published: Tue Aug 20 2013(Updated: )

Open redirect vulnerability in the login page in Puppet Enterprise before 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the service parameter.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Puppet Enterprise<=3.0.0
Puppet Enterprise=2.5.1
Puppet Enterprise=2.5.2
Puppet Enterprise=2.8.0
Puppet Enterprise=2.8.1
Puppet Enterprise=2.8.2
Puppet Enterprise=2.8.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-4955?

    CVE-2013-4955 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for phishing attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-4955?

    To fix CVE-2013-4955, you should upgrade to Puppet Enterprise version 3.0.1 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2013-4955?

    CVE-2013-4955 affects users of Puppet Enterprise versions prior to 3.0.1 and specific versions 2.5.1, 2.5.2, 2.8.0, 2.8.1, 2.8.2, and 2.8.3.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-4955?

    CVE-2013-4955 is an open redirect vulnerability that allows attackers to redirect users to malicious sites.

  • How can CVE-2013-4955 be exploited?

    CVE-2013-4955 can be exploited by attackers crafting a malicious URL in the service parameter of the login page.

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