Vulnerability identifier: #VU62794
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-523
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Puppet Agent
Server applications /
Conferencing, Collaboration and VoIP solutions
Puppet Server
Server applications /
Conferencing, Collaboration and VoIP solutions
Puppet Enterprise
Client/Desktop applications /
Software for system administration
Vendor: Puppet Labs
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to application can leak HTTP credentials when following HTTP redirects to a different host. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive information.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Puppet Agent:
Puppet Server: 7.0.0 - 7.4.1, 6.0.0 - 6.17.0
Puppet Enterprise: 2021.1.0 - 2021.3.0, 2019.0.0 - 2019.8.8
External links
http://puppet.com/security/cve/CVE-2021-27023
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/62SELE7EKVKZL4GABFMVYMIIUZ7FPEF7/
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.