CVE-2016-5715
First published: Thu Jan 12 2017(Updated: )
Open redirect vulnerability in the Console in Puppet Enterprise 2015.x and 2016.x before 2016.4.0 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a // (slash slash) followed by a domain in the redirect parameter. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2015-6501.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Puppet Enterprise | >=2015.2.0<=2015.3.3 | |
| Puppet Enterprise | >=2016.1.1<=2016.4.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/PUPPET-AUTHENTICATION-REDIRECT.txt
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/139302/Puppet-Enterprise-Web-Interface-Open-Redirect.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539618/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93846
- https://puppet.com/security/cve/cve-2016-5715
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5715?
CVE-2016-5715 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to facilitate phishing attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5715?
To fix CVE-2016-5715, upgrade Puppet Enterprise to version 2016.4.0 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-5715?
CVE-2016-5715 is an open redirect vulnerability that allows attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites.
Which versions of Puppet Enterprise are affected by CVE-2016-5715?
CVE-2016-5715 affects Puppet Enterprise versions 2015.x and 2016.x before 2016.4.0.
What can attackers do with CVE-2016-5715?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2016-5715 to redirect users, enabling phishing attacks.
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- collector/mitre-cve
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- agent/author
- agent/last-modified-date
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- vendor/puppet
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- version/puppet enterprise/2015.2.0
- version/puppet enterprise/2015.3.3
- version/puppet enterprise/2016.1.1
- version/puppet enterprise/2016.4.0