What is the severity of CVE-2013-4957?

CVE-2013-4957 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4957?

To fix CVE-2013-4957, upgrade to Puppet Enterprise version 3.0.1 or later.

What types of attacks can CVE-2013-4957 facilitate?

CVE-2013-4957 can facilitate arbitrary code execution due to inadequate input validation in the dashboard report.

Which versions of Puppet Enterprise are affected by CVE-2013-4957?

Puppet Enterprise versions prior to 3.0.1 and specifically 2.5.1, 2.5.2, 2.8.0, 2.8.1, 2.8.2, and 2.8.3 are affected by CVE-2013-4957.

Is CVE-2013-4957 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2013-4957 is exploitable remotely, allowing unauthorized users to execute malicious code.

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CVE-2013-4957

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6.8

CWE

25/10/2013

6/8/2024

CVE-2013-4957: Code Injection

First published: Fri Oct 25 2013(Updated: )

The dashboard report in Puppet Enterprise before 3.0.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary YAML code via a crafted report-specific type.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How 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-2013-4957?
CVE-2013-4957 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4957?
To fix CVE-2013-4957, upgrade to Puppet Enterprise version 3.0.1 or later.
What types of attacks can CVE-2013-4957 facilitate?
CVE-2013-4957 can facilitate arbitrary code execution due to inadequate input validation in the dashboard report.
Which versions of Puppet Enterprise are affected by CVE-2013-4957?
Puppet Enterprise versions prior to 3.0.1 and specifically 2.5.1, 2.5.2, 2.8.0, 2.8.1, 2.8.2, and 2.8.3 are affected by CVE-2013-4957.
Is CVE-2013-4957 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-4957 is exploitable remotely, allowing unauthorized users to execute malicious code.

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