CVE-2019-10694

Description

The express install, which is the suggested way to install Puppet Enterprise, gives the user a URL at the end of the install to set the admin password. If they do not use that URL, there is an overlooked default password for the admin user. This was resolved in Puppet Enterprise 2019.0.3 and 2018.1.9.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.42%
Vendor Advisory puppet.com
Affected: n/a Puppet Enterprise
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://puppet.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-10694 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-10694?
CVE-2019-10694 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-10694?
To fix CVE-2019-10694, 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-2019-10694 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-10694 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-2019-10694?
CVE-2019-10694 affects n/a Puppet Enterprise.
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