How severe is CVE-2013-1398?

CVE-2013-1398 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-1398 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-1398?

CVE-2013-1398 primarily affects Puppet Puppet Enterprise. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1398?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2013-1398 published?

CVE-2013-1398 was published on 2014-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-1398

CVE-2013-1398 is a high-severity vulnerability in Puppet Puppet Enterprise with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Puppet Puppet Enterprise
Published: 2014-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The pe_mcollective module in Puppet Enterprise (PE) before 2.7.1 does not properly restrict access to a catalog of private SSL keys, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information and gain privileges by leveraging root access to a node, related to the master role.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1398?: The pe_mcollective module in Puppet Enterprise (PE) before 2.7.1 does not properly restrict access to a catalog of private SSL keys, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information and gain privileges by leveraging root access to a node, related to the master role.
How severe is CVE-2013-1398?: CVE-2013-1398 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-1398 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1398?: CVE-2013-1398 primarily affects Puppet Puppet Enterprise. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1398?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-1398 published?: CVE-2013-1398 was published on 2014-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://puppetlabs.com/security/cve/cve-2013-1398

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet_enterprise:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet_enterprise:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet_enterprise:2.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet_enterprise:2.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppetlabs:puppet:2.5.0:-:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppetlabs:puppet:2.6.0:-:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*

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