CVE-2013-4957: Code Injection

Published 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.

Affected Software

7 affected components
puppet Puppet Enterprise<=3.0.0
puppet Puppet Enterprise=2.5.1
puppet Puppet Enterprise=2.5.2
puppet Puppet Enterprise=2.8.0
puppet Puppet Enterprise=2.8.1
puppet Puppet Enterprise=2.8.2
puppet Puppet Enterprise=2.8.3

Event History

Oct 25, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-4957?

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

3

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.

4

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.

5

Is CVE-2013-4957 exploitable remotely?

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

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