CVE-2023-2530: Critical severity puppet enterprise vulnerability
Published Jun 7, 2023
·Updated
A privilege escalation allowing remote code execution was discovered in the orchestration service.
Affected Software
3 affected components
puppet Puppet Enterprise>=2021.7.0<=2021.7.3
puppet Puppet Enterprise=2023.0
puppet Puppet Enterprise=2023.1.0
Event History
Jun 7, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2023-2530?
CVE-2023-2530 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows for remote code execution in the orchestration service.
2
What software is affected by CVE-2023-2530?
Puppet Enterprise versions 2021.7.0 to 2021.7.3, 2023.0, and 2023.1.0 are affected by CVE-2023-2530.
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How severe is CVE-2023-2530?
CVE-2023-2530 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.
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How can CVE-2023-2530 be exploited?
CVE-2023-2530 can be exploited by an attacker to escalate privileges and remotely execute code in the orchestration service.
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How can I fix CVE-2023-2530?
To fix CVE-2023-2530, update Puppet Enterprise to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability. Refer to the vendor's security advisory for specific version details and patches.