CVE-2018-6516

Name: CVE-2018-6516
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-14T21:29:00.3+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-6516 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. On Windows only, with a specifically crafted configuration file an attacker could get Puppet PE client tools (aka pe-client-tools) 16.4.x prior to 16.4.6, 17.3.x prior to 17.3.6, and 18.1.x prior to 18.1.2 to load arbitrary code with privilege escalation.. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

On Windows only, with a specifically crafted configuration file an attacker could get Puppet PE client tools (aka pe-client-tools) 16.4.x prior to 16.4.6, 17.3.x prior to 17.3.6, and 18.1.x prior to 18.1.2 to load arbitrary code with privilege escalation.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.85%

53.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise Client Tools	>= 16.4.0, < 16.4.6
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise Client Tools	>= 17.3.0, < 17.3.6
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise Client Tools	>= 18.1.0, < 18.1.2

References

https://puppet.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-6516Vendor Advisory
https://puppet.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-6516Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 14, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6516?

How severe is CVE-2018-6516?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6516 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6516?

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