CVE-2023-5214: - Privilege Escalation in Puppet Bolt

Published Oct 6, 2023
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Updated

In Puppet Bolt versions prior to 3.27.4, a path to escalate privileges was identified.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Puppet Bolt<3.27.4
rubygems/bolt<3.27.4
3.27.4

Event History

Oct 6, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:22 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
06:30 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5214?

The severity of CVE-2023-5214 is critical with a severity score of 9.8.

2

What is the affected software for CVE-2023-5214?

The affected software for CVE-2023-5214 is Puppet Bolt versions prior to 3.27.4.

3

How can I fix CVE-2023-5214?

To fix CVE-2023-5214, you should update Puppet Bolt to version 3.27.4 or newer.

4

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2023-5214?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2023-5214 is CWE-269.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-5214?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-5214 at the following references: [1] [2] [3]

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