CVE-2023-2530

Name: CVE-2023-2530
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-07T20:15:09.557+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-2530 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A privilege escalation allowing remote code execution was discovered in the orchestration service.. EPSS estimates a 1.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A privilege escalation allowing remote code execution was discovered in the orchestration service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.11%

61.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	>= 2021.7.0, <= 2021.7.3
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	2023.0
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	2023.1.0

References

https://www.puppet.com/security/cve/cve-2023-2530-remote-code-execution-orchestratorVendor Advisory
https://www.puppet.com/security/cve/cve-2023-2530-remote-code-execution-orchestratorVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 7, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2530?

A privilege escalation allowing remote code execution was discovered in the orchestration service.

How severe is CVE-2023-2530?

CVE-2023-2530 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2530?

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-2023-2530?

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Source: NVD / NIST