CVE-2015-8470

Name: CVE-2015-8470
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-11T17:29:00.27+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-8470 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The console in Puppet Enterprise 3.7.x, 3.8.x, and 2015.2.x does not set the secure flag for the JSESSIONID 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

The console in Puppet Enterprise 3.7.x, 3.8.x, and 2015.2.x does not set the secure flag for the JSESSIONID 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%

73.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	>= 3.7.0, <= 3.7.2
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	>= 3.8.0, <= 3.8.6
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	>= 2015.2.0, <= 2015.2.3

References

https://puppet.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-8470Vendor Advisory
https://puppet.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-8470Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 11, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8470?

How severe is CVE-2015-8470?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8470 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8470?

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