How severe is CVE-2011-0528?

CVE-2011-0528 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-0528 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-0528?

CVE-2011-0528 primarily affects Puppet. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0528?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2011-0528 published?

CVE-2011-0528 was published on 2014-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-0528

CVE-2011-0528 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Puppet with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Puppet
Published: 2014-02-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Puppet 2.6.0 through 2.6.3 does not properly restrict access to node resources, which allows remote authenticated Puppet nodes to read or modify the resources of other nodes via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0528?: Puppet 2.6.0 through 2.6.3 does not properly restrict access to node resources, which allows remote authenticated Puppet nodes to read or modify the resources of other nodes via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2011-0528?: CVE-2011-0528 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-0528 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-0528?: CVE-2011-0528 primarily affects Puppet. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0528?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-0528 published?: CVE-2011-0528 was published on 2014-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet:2.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet:2.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet:2.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet:2.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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