CVE-2013-4967

Name: CVE-2013-4967
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-08-20T22:55:04.577+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.27%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-4967 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Puppet Enterprise before 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to obtain the database password via vectors related to how the password is "seeded as a console parameter," External Node Classifiers, and the lack of access control for /nodes.. EPSS estimates a 1.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Puppet Enterprise before 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to obtain the database password via vectors related to how the password is "seeded as a console parameter," External Node Classifiers, and the lack of access control for /nodes.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.27%

66.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

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-2013-4967Vendor Advisory
http://puppetlabs.com/security/cve/cve-2013-4967Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-4967?

How severe is CVE-2013-4967?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-4967 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4967?

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