CVE-2018-11751
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.61%
Last modified
CVE-2018-11751 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Previous versions of Puppet Agent didn't verify the peer in the SSL connection prior to downloading the CRL. This issue is resolved in Puppet Agent 6.4.0.. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Previous versions of Puppet Agent didn't verify the peer in the SSL connection prior to downloading the CRL. This issue is resolved in Puppet Agent 6.4.0.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Puppet | Puppet Server | >= 6.0.0, < 6.4.0 |
References
- https://puppet.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-11751Vendor Advisory
- https://puppet.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-11751Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-11751?
Previous versions of Puppet Agent didn't verify the peer in the SSL connection prior to downloading the CRL. This issue is resolved in Puppet Agent 6.4.0.
How severe is CVE-2018-11751?
CVE-2018-11751 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11751?
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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