CVE-2015-7328

Name: CVE-2015-7328
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-01-08T19:59:03.723+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-7328 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Puppet Server in Puppet Enterprise before 3.8.x before 3.8.3 and 2015.2.x before 2015.2.3 uses world-readable permissions for the private key of the Certification Authority (CA) certificate during the initial installation and configuration, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Puppet Server in Puppet Enterprise before 3.8.x before 3.8.3 and 2015.2.x before 2015.2.3 uses world-readable permissions for the private key of the Certification Authority (CA) certificate during the initial installation and configuration, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.17%

6.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	3.8.0
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	3.8.1
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	3.8.2
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	2015.2.0
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	2015.2.1
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	2015.2.2

References

https://puppetlabs.com/security/cve/cve-2015-7328Vendor Advisory
https://puppetlabs.com/security/cve/cve-2015-7328Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 8, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-7328?

How severe is CVE-2015-7328?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-7328 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7328?

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