CVE-2017-2293

Description

Versions of Puppet Enterprise prior to 2016.4.5 or 2017.2.1 shipped with an MCollective configuration that allowed the package plugin to install or remove arbitrary packages on all managed agents. This release adds default configuration to not allow these actions. Customers who rely on this functionality can change this policy.

4.9

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.22%

Vendor Advisory puppet.com

Affected: Puppet Puppet Enterprise

References

Link	Tags
https://puppet.com/security/cve/cve-2017-2293	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2293?: CVE-2017-2293 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-2293?: To fix CVE-2017-2293, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-2293 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-2293 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-2293?: CVE-2017-2293 affects Puppet Puppet Enterprise.

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