CVE-2016-2787

Name: CVE-2016-2787
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-13T18:59:00.423+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2787 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Puppet Communications Protocol in Puppet Enterprise 2015.3.x before 2015.3.3 does not properly validate certificates for the broker node, which allows remote non-whitelisted hosts to prevent runs from triggering via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Puppet Communications Protocol in Puppet Enterprise 2015.3.x before 2015.3.3 does not properly validate certificates for the broker node, which allows remote non-whitelisted hosts to prevent runs from triggering via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.60%

43.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	2015.3.2
Puppetlabs	Puppet Enterprise	2015.3

References

https://puppet.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-2787Vendor Advisory
https://puppet.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-2787Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2787?

How severe is CVE-2016-2787?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2787 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2787?

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