CVE-2021-27024

Name: CVE-2021-27024
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-18T15:15:09.447+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.79%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-27024 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was discovered in Continuous Delivery for Puppet Enterprise (CD4PE) that results in a user with lower privileges being able to access a Puppet Enterprise API token. This issue is resolved in CD4PE 4.10.0. EPSS estimates a 0.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A flaw was discovered in Continuous Delivery for Puppet Enterprise (CD4PE) that results in a user with lower privileges being able to access a Puppet Enterprise API token. This issue is resolved in CD4PE 4.10.0

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.79%

51.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Puppet	Continuous Delivery	< 4.10.0

References

https://puppet.com/security/cve/cve-2021-27024Vendor Advisory
https://puppet.com/security/cve/cve-2021-27024Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 18, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-27024?

How severe is CVE-2021-27024?

CVE-2021-27024 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27024?

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-2021-27024?

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Source: NVD / NIST