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CVE-2013-4956

UnknownEPSS 0.38%

Last modified

CVE-2013-4956 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Puppet Module Tool (PMT), as used in Puppet 2.7.x before 2.7.23 and 3.2.x before 3.2.4, and Puppet Enterprise 2.8.x before 2.8.3 and 3.0.x before 3.0.1, installs modules with weak permissions if those permissions were used when the modules were originally built, which might allow local users to read or modify those modules depending on the original permissions.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Puppet Module Tool (PMT), as used in Puppet 2.7.x before 2.7.23 and 3.2.x before 3.2.4, and Puppet Enterprise 2.8.x before 2.8.3 and 3.0.x before 3.0.1, installs modules with weak permissions if those permissions were used when the modules were originally built, which might allow local users to read or modify those modules depending on the original permissions.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.38%

29.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PuppetPuppet2.7.2
PuppetPuppet2.7.3
PuppetPuppet2.7.4
PuppetPuppet2.7.5
PuppetPuppet2.7.6
PuppetPuppet2.7.7
PuppetPuppet2.7.8
PuppetPuppet2.7.9
PuppetPuppet2.7.10
PuppetPuppet2.7.11
PuppetPuppet2.7.12
PuppetPuppet2.7.13
PuppetPuppet2.7.14
PuppetPuppet2.7.16
PuppetPuppet2.7.17
PuppetPuppet2.7.18
PuppetPuppet2.7.21
PuppetPuppet2.7.22
PuppetPuppet3.2.1
PuppetPuppet3.2.2
PuppetPuppet3.2.3
PuppetPuppet Enterprise2.8.0
PuppetPuppet Enterprise2.8.1
PuppetPuppet Enterprise2.8.2
PuppetPuppet Enterprise3.0.0
PuppetlabsPuppet2.7.0
PuppetlabsPuppet2.7.1
PuppetlabsPuppet3.2.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-4956?
Puppet Module Tool (PMT), as used in Puppet 2.7.x before 2.7.23 and 3.2.x before 3.2.4, and Puppet Enterprise 2.8.x before 2.8.3 and 3.0.x before 3.0.1, installs modules with weak permissions if those permissions were used when the modules were originally built, which might allow local users to read or modify those modules depending on the original permissions.
How severe is CVE-2013-4956?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-4956 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4956?
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