CVE-2017-10689

Name: CVE-2017-10689
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-09T20:29:00.207+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-10689 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In previous versions of Puppet Agent it was possible to install a module with world writable permissions. Puppet Agent 5.3.4 and 1.10.10 included a fix to this vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In previous versions of Puppet Agent it was possible to install a module with world writable permissions. Puppet Agent 5.3.4 and 1.10.10 included a fix to this vulnerability.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.36%

28.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Puppet	Puppet	< 5.3.4
Puppet	Puppet	>= 1.10.0, < 1.10.10
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	< 2016.4.10
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	>= 2017.1.0, < 2017.3.4
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Redhat	Satellite	6.4

References

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2927Third Party Advisory
https://puppet.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-10689Vendor Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3567-1/Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2927Third Party Advisory
https://puppet.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-10689Vendor Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3567-1/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 9, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-10689?

In previous versions of Puppet Agent it was possible to install a module with world writable permissions. Puppet Agent 5.3.4 and 1.10.10 included a fix to this vulnerability.

How severe is CVE-2017-10689?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-10689 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-10689?

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-2017-10689?

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Source: NVD / NIST