CVE-2025-5459

OS Command Injection

Description

A user with specific node group editing permissions and a specially crafted class parameter could be used to execute commands as root on the primary host. It affects Puppet Enterprise versions 2018.1.8 through 2023.8.3 and 2025.3 and has been resolved in versions 2023.8.4 and 2025.4.0.

Category

8.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: Perforce Puppet Enterprise
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://portal.perforce.com/s/detail/a91PA000001SiDdYAK

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-5459?
CVE-2025-5459 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-5459?
To fix CVE-2025-5459, 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-2025-5459 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-5459 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-2025-5459?
CVE-2025-5459 affects Perforce Puppet Enterprise.
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