CVE-2017-2293

Name: CVE-2017-2293
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-01T22:29:00.23+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-2293 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Versions of Puppet Enterprise prior to 2016.4.5 or 2017.2.1 shipped with an MCollective configuration that allowed the package plugin to install or remove arbitrary packages on all managed agents. This release adds default configuration to not allow these actions. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Versions of Puppet Enterprise prior to 2016.4.5 or 2017.2.1 shipped with an MCollective configuration that allowed the package plugin to install or remove arbitrary packages on all managed agents. This release adds default configuration to not allow these actions. Customers who rely on this functionality can change this policy.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.70%

48.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	< 2016.4.5
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	2016.5.1
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	2016.5.2
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	2017.1.0
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	2017.1.1

References

https://puppet.com/security/cve/cve-2017-2293Vendor Advisory
https://puppet.com/security/cve/cve-2017-2293Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 1, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-2293?

How severe is CVE-2017-2293?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-2293 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2293?

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-2017-2293?

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Source: NVD / NIST