Previous versions of Puppet Agent didn't verify the peer in the SSL connection prior to downloading the CRL. This issue is resolved in Puppet Agent 6.4.0.
This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.4, indicating it requires adjacent network access with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts limited integrity, and limited availability for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from puppet organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
First disclosed in 2019, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.
2019-12-16T22:15:11.043
2024-11-21T03:43:57.693
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 5.4 (MEDIUM)
AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
6.5
4.9
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | puppet | puppet_server | < 6.4.0 | Yes |
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