CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-5714

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Puppet Enterprise versions 2015.3.3 and 2016.x before 2016.4.0, and Puppet Agent versions 1.3.6 through 1.7.0 allow remote attackers to bypass a host whitelist protection mechanism and execute arbitrary code on Puppet nodes via command validation issues.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially leading to full control over Puppet systems within the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade to Puppet Enterprise version 2016.4.0 or later and Puppet Agent version 1.7.1 or later to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Puppet Enterprise 2015.3.3 and 2016.x before 2016.4.0, and Puppet Agent 1.3.6 through 1.7.0 allow remote attackers to bypass a host whitelist protection mechanism and execute arbitrary code on Puppet nodes via vectors related to command validation, aka "Puppet Execution Protocol (PXP) Command Whitelist Validation Vulnerability."

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS