CVE-2021-27019

Name: CVE-2021-27019
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-30T18:15:08.57+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-27019 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. PuppetDB logging included potentially sensitive system information.. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PuppetDB logging included potentially sensitive system information.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.74%

49.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-532

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	< 2019.8.6
Puppet	Puppetdb	>= 6.0.0, < 6.16.1
Puppet	Puppetdb	>= 7.0.0, < 7.3.1

References

https://puppet.com/security/cve/CVE-2021-27019Vendor Advisory
https://puppet.com/security/cve/CVE-2021-27019Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 30, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-27019?

PuppetDB logging included potentially sensitive system information.

How severe is CVE-2021-27019?

CVE-2021-27019 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27019?

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-2021-27019?

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Source: NVD / NIST