CVE-2023-5255

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.41%

Last modified

CVE-2023-5255 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. For certificates that utilize the auto-renew feature in Puppet Server, a flaw exists which prevents the certificates from being revoked. . EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

For certificates that utilize the auto-renew feature in Puppet Server, a flaw exists which prevents the certificates from being revoked.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.41%

32.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PuppetPuppet Enterprise2023.3
PuppetPuppet Server8.2.0
PuppetPuppet Server8.2.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5255?
For certificates that utilize the auto-renew feature in Puppet Server, a flaw exists which prevents the certificates from being revoked.
How severe is CVE-2023-5255?
CVE-2023-5255 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5255?
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