CVE-2013-2716

Name: CVE-2013-2716
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-04-10T15:55:15.313+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.32%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-2716 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Puppet Labs Puppet Enterprise before 2.8.0 does not use a "randomized secret" in the CAS client config file (cas_client_config.yml) when upgrading from older 1.2.x or 2.0.x versions, which allows remote attackers to obtain console access via a crafted cookie.. EPSS estimates a 1.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Puppet Labs Puppet Enterprise before 2.8.0 does not use a "randomized secret" in the CAS client config file (cas_client_config.yml) when upgrading from older 1.2.x or 2.0.x versions, which allows remote attackers to obtain console access via a crafted cookie.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.32%

67.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-310

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	<= 2.7.2
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	2.0.0
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	2.5.1
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	2.5.2
Puppetlabs	Puppet	1.0.0
Puppetlabs	Puppet	1.1.0
Puppetlabs	Puppet	1.2.0
Puppetlabs	Puppet	2.5.0
Puppetlabs	Puppet	2.6.0

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/52862Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/83171
https://puppetlabs.com/security/cve/cve-2013-2716/Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/52862Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/83171
https://puppetlabs.com/security/cve/cve-2013-2716/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 10, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-2716?

How severe is CVE-2013-2716?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-2716 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2716?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST