CVE-2013-4968

Name: CVE-2013-4968
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-11T18:16:18.553+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.82%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-4968 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Puppet Enterprise before 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to (1) conduct clickjacking attacks via unspecified vectors related to the console, and (2) conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via unspecified vectors related to "live management.". EPSS estimates a 0.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Puppet Enterprise before 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to (1) conduct clickjacking attacks via unspecified vectors related to the console, and (2) conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via unspecified vectors related to "live management."

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.82%

52.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	>= 2.0.0, < 3.0.1

References

http://puppetlabs.com/security/cve/cve-2013-4968Vendor Advisory
http://puppetlabs.com/security/cve/cve-2013-4968Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 11, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-4968?

How severe is CVE-2013-4968?

CVE-2013-4968 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4968?

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