CVE-2018-6508

Name: CVE-2018-6508
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-09T20:29:00.317+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-6508 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Puppet Enterprise 2017.3.x prior to 2017.3.3 are vulnerable to a remote execution bug when a specially crafted string was passed into the facter_task or puppet_conf tasks. This vulnerability only affects tasks in the affected modules, if you are not using puppet tasks you are not affected by this vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 1.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Puppet Enterprise 2017.3.x prior to 2017.3.3 are vulnerable to a remote execution bug when a specially crafted string was passed into the facter_task or puppet_conf tasks. This vulnerability only affects tasks in the affected modules, if you are not using puppet tasks you are not affected by this vulnerability.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.91%

77.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-134

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	>= 2017.3.0, <= 2017.3.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103020Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://puppet.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-6508Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103020Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://puppet.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-6508Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6508?

How severe is CVE-2018-6508?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6508 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6508?

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-2018-6508?

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Source: NVD / NIST