CVE-2015-6501: Medium severity puppet enterprise vulnerability
Published Jan 12, 2017
·Updated
Open redirect vulnerability in the Console in Puppet Enterprise before 2015.2.1 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via the string parameter.
Affected Software
1 affected component
puppet Puppet Enterprise<=2015.2.0
Event History
Jan 12, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-6501?
CVE-2015-6501 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to facilitate phishing attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-6501?
To fix CVE-2015-6501, upgrade Puppet Enterprise to version 2015.2.1 or later.
3
What impact does CVE-2015-6501 have on affected systems?
CVE-2015-6501 allows attackers to redirect users to arbitrary websites, which can lead to phishing and credential theft.
4
What versions of Puppet Enterprise are affected by CVE-2015-6501?
Puppet Enterprise versions prior to 2015.2.1 are affected by CVE-2015-6501.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-6501?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2015-6501; updating to a patched version is the recommended action.