CVE-2023-5214: - Privilege Escalation in Puppet Bolt
First published: Fri Oct 06 2023(Updated: )
In Puppet Bolt versions prior to 3.27.4, a path to escalate privileges was identified.
Credit: security@puppet.com security@puppet.com security@puppet.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Puppet Bolt | <3.27.4 | |
| rubygems/bolt | <3.27.4 | 3.27.4 |
| <3.27.4 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.puppet.com/security/cve/cve-2023-5214-privilege-escalation-puppet-bolt
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-5214
- https://www.puppet.com/security/cve/cve-2023-5255-denial-service-revocation-auto-renewed-certificates
- https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/bolt/CVE-2023-5214.yml
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-289m-2964-f8q5 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-5214?
The severity of CVE-2023-5214 is critical with a severity score of 9.8.
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.
How can I fix CVE-2023-5214?
To fix CVE-2023-5214, you should update Puppet Bolt to version 3.27.4 or newer.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2023-5214?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2023-5214 is CWE-269.
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]
- collector/nvd-index
- collector/nvd-cve
- collector/github-advisory-latest
- alias/GHSA-289m-2964-f8q5
- alias/CVE-2023-5214
- collector/github-advisory
- agent/type
- agent/severity
- agent/title
- agent/weakness
- agent/references
- agent/author
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- collector/nvd-api
- source/NVD
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/event
- agent/trending
- agent/tags
- agent/source
- vendor/puppet
- canonical/puppet bolt
- package-manager/rubygems