CVE-2016-5715

Name: CVE-2016-5715
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-12T23:59:00.417+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5715 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Open redirect vulnerability in the Console in Puppet Enterprise 2015.x and 2016.x before 2016.4.0 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a // (slash slash) followed by a domain in the redirect parameter. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2015-6501.. EPSS estimates a 1.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Open redirect vulnerability in the Console in Puppet Enterprise 2015.x and 2016.x before 2016.4.0 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a // (slash slash) followed by a domain in the redirect parameter. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2015-6501.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.45%

69.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-601

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	>= 2015.2.0, <= 2015.3.3
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	>= 2016.1.1, <= 2016.4.0

References

http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/PUPPET-AUTHENTICATION-REDIRECT.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/139302/Puppet-Enterprise-Web-Interface-Open-Redirect.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539618/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93846Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://puppet.com/security/cve/cve-2016-5715Vendor Advisory
http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/PUPPET-AUTHENTICATION-REDIRECT.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/139302/Puppet-Enterprise-Web-Interface-Open-Redirect.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539618/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93846Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://puppet.com/security/cve/cve-2016-5715Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 12, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5715?

How severe is CVE-2016-5715?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5715 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5715?

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