What is the severity of CVE-2016-5714?

CVE-2016-5714 has been classified with a high severity rating due to its potential for allowing unauthorized code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5714?

To remediate CVE-2016-5714, upgrade Puppet Enterprise to version 2016.4.0 or later and ensure that Puppet Agent versions are updated beyond 1.7.0.

Who is affected by CVE-2016-5714?

CVE-2016-5714 affects users of Puppet Enterprise versions 2015.3.3 and 2016.x before 2016.4.0, as well as Puppet Agent versions 1.3.6 through 1.7.0.

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2016-5714?

CVE-2016-5714 enables remote attackers to bypass host whitelist protections and execute arbitrary commands on Puppet nodes.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-5714?

While not a permanent solution, restricting network access to Puppet services can help mitigate risks associated with CVE-2016-5714 until a patch is applied.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-5714

high

7.2

CWE

284

18/10/2017

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-5714

First published: Wed Oct 18 2017(Updated: )

Puppet Enterprise 2015.3.3 and 2016.x before 2016.4.0, and Puppet Agent 1.3.6 through 1.7.0 allow remote attackers to bypass a host whitelist protection mechanism and execute arbitrary code on Puppet nodes via vectors related to command validation, aka "Puppet Execution Protocol (PXP) Command Whitelist Validation Vulnerability."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Puppet Enterprise	=2015.3.3
Puppet Enterprise	=2016.1.1
Puppet Enterprise	=2016.1.2
Puppet Enterprise	=2016.2.0
Puppet Enterprise	=2016.2.1
Puppet	>=1.3.6<=1.7.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5714?
CVE-2016-5714 has been classified with a high severity rating due to its potential for allowing unauthorized code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5714?
To remediate CVE-2016-5714, upgrade Puppet Enterprise to version 2016.4.0 or later and ensure that Puppet Agent versions are updated beyond 1.7.0.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-5714?
CVE-2016-5714 affects users of Puppet Enterprise versions 2015.3.3 and 2016.x before 2016.4.0, as well as Puppet Agent versions 1.3.6 through 1.7.0.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2016-5714?
CVE-2016-5714 enables remote attackers to bypass host whitelist protections and execute arbitrary commands on Puppet nodes.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-5714?
While not a permanent solution, restricting network access to Puppet services can help mitigate risks associated with CVE-2016-5714 until a patch is applied.

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