What is the severity of CVE-2013-4962?

CVE-2013-4962 has been assigned a medium severity rating due to the potential for attackers to reset user passwords.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4962?

To fix CVE-2013-4962, upgrade to Puppet Enterprise version 3.0.1 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed.

What impact does CVE-2013-4962 have on security?

CVE-2013-4962 allows attackers to change user passwords without needing the current password, which can lead to unauthorized access.

Which versions of Puppet Enterprise are affected by CVE-2013-4962?

Puppet Enterprise versions prior to 3.0.1, specifically versions 2.5.1, 2.5.2, 2.8.0, 2.8.1, 2.8.2, and 2.8.3 are affected by CVE-2013-4962.

What types of attacks could exploit CVE-2013-4962?

CVE-2013-4962 could be exploited through session hijacking, accessing an unattended workstation, or similar vectors.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2013-4962

medium

5.8

CWE

255

20/8/2013

3/10/2022

6/8/2024

CVE-2013-4962

First published: Tue Aug 20 2013(Updated: )

The reset password page in Puppet Enterprise before 3.0.1 does not force entry of the current password, which allows attackers to modify user passwords by leveraging session hijacking, an unattended workstation, or other vectors.

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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Reference Links

http://puppetlabs.com/security/cve/cve-2013-4962/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-4962?
CVE-2013-4962 has been assigned a medium severity rating due to the potential for attackers to reset user passwords.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4962?
To fix CVE-2013-4962, upgrade to Puppet Enterprise version 3.0.1 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What impact does CVE-2013-4962 have on security?
CVE-2013-4962 allows attackers to change user passwords without needing the current password, which can lead to unauthorized access.
Which versions of Puppet Enterprise are affected by CVE-2013-4962?
Puppet Enterprise versions prior to 3.0.1, specifically versions 2.5.1, 2.5.2, 2.8.0, 2.8.1, 2.8.2, and 2.8.3 are affected by CVE-2013-4962.
What types of attacks could exploit CVE-2013-4962?
CVE-2013-4962 could be exploited through session hijacking, accessing an unattended workstation, or similar vectors.

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