CVE-2016-2786
CriticalSummary
The pxp-agent component in Puppet Enterprise 2015.3.x before 2015.3.3 and Puppet Agent 1.3.x before 1.3.6 does not properly validate server certificates, which might allow remote attackers to spoof brokers and execute arbitrary commands via a crafted certificate.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability poses a risk that attackers could gain unauthorized access to systems, potentially leading to serious security breaches and data loss.
Recommendation
It is recommended to upgrade to Puppet Enterprise 2015.3.3 or Puppet Agent 1.3.6 to ensure proper validation of server certificates.
Original NVD description (English source)
The pxp-agent component in Puppet Enterprise 2015.3.x before 2015.3.3 and Puppet Agent 1.3.x before 1.3.6 does not properly validate server certificates, which might allow remote attackers to spoof brokers and execute arbitrary commands via a crafted certificate.