CVE-2016-5713
UnknownEPSS 2.02%
Last modified
CVE-2016-5713 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Versions of Puppet Agent prior to 1.6.0 included a version of the Puppet Execution Protocol (PXP) agent that passed environment variables through to Puppet runs. This could allow unauthorized code to be loaded. EPSS estimates a 2.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Versions of Puppet Agent prior to 1.6.0 included a version of the Puppet Execution Protocol (PXP) agent that passed environment variables through to Puppet runs. This could allow unauthorized code to be loaded. This bug was first introduced in Puppet Agent 1.3.0.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Puppet | Puppet Agent | >= 1.3.0, < 1.6.0 |
References
- https://puppet.com/security/cve/cve-2016-5713Vendor Advisory
- https://puppet.com/security/cve/cve-2016-5713Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-5713?
Versions of Puppet Agent prior to 1.6.0 included a version of the Puppet Execution Protocol (PXP) agent that passed environment variables through to Puppet runs. This could allow unauthorized code to be loaded. This bug was first introduced in Puppet Agent 1.3.0.
How severe is CVE-2016-5713?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5713 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5713?
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-2016-5713?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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