CVE-2016-2788

Name: CVE-2016-2788
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-13T18:59:00.457+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2788 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. MCollective 2.7.0 and 2.8.x before 2.8.9, as used in Puppet Enterprise, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to the mco ping command.. EPSS estimates a 2.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

MCollective 2.7.0 and 2.8.x before 2.8.9, as used in Puppet Enterprise, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to the mco ping command.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.28%

80.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Puppet	Marionette Collective	2.7.0
Puppet	Marionette Collective	2.8.0
Puppet	Marionette Collective	2.8.1
Puppet	Marionette Collective	2.8.2
Puppet	Marionette Collective	2.8.3
Puppet	Marionette Collective	2.8.4
Puppet	Marionette Collective	2.8.5
Puppet	Marionette Collective	2.8.6
Puppet	Marionette Collective	2.8.7
Puppet	Marionette Collective	2.8.8
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	>= 3.8.0, < 3.8.6
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	>= 2016.2.0, < 2016.2.1

References

https://puppet.com/security/cve/cve-2016-2788Vendor Advisory
https://puppet.com/security/cve/cve-2016-2788Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2788?

MCollective 2.7.0 and 2.8.x before 2.8.9, as used in Puppet Enterprise, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to the mco ping command.

How severe is CVE-2016-2788?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2788 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2788?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-2788?

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Source: NVD / NIST