Vulnerability identifier: #VU10960
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Puppet Enterprise
Client/Desktop applications /
Software for system administration
Vendor: Puppet Labs
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists in the facter_task and puppet_conf functions due to the insufficient handling of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can submit a specially crafted string and execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Mitigation
Update to version 3.4.
Vulnerable software versions
Puppet Enterprise: 3.0 - 3.3
External links
http://puppet.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-6508
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.