CVE-2013-4964

Name: CVE-2013-4964
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-08-20T22:55:04.557+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.62%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-4964 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Puppet Enterprise before 3.0.1 does not set the secure flag for the session cookie in an https session, which makes it easier for remote attackers to capture this cookie by intercepting its transmission within an http session.. EPSS estimates a 1.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Puppet Enterprise before 3.0.1 does not set the secure flag for the session cookie in an https session, which makes it easier for remote attackers to capture this cookie by intercepting its transmission within an http session.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.62%

72.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	<= 3.0.0
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	2.5.1
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	2.5.2
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	2.8.0
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	2.8.1
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	2.8.2
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	2.8.3

References

http://puppetlabs.com/security/cve/cve-2013-4964/Vendor Advisory
http://puppetlabs.com/security/cve/cve-2013-4964/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 20, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-4964?

How severe is CVE-2013-4964?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-4964 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4964?

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