How severe is CVE-2013-2274?

CVE-2013-2274 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-2274 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2274?

CVE-2013-2274 primarily affects Puppet. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2274?

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

When was CVE-2013-2274 published?

CVE-2013-2274 was published on 2013-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2274

CVE-2013-2274 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Puppet with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Puppet
Published: 2013-03-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Puppet 2.6.x before 2.6.18 and Puppet Enterprise 1.2.x before 1.2.7 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code on the puppet master, or an agent with puppet kick enabled, via a crafted request for a report.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2274?: Puppet 2.6.x before 2.6.18 and Puppet Enterprise 1.2.x before 1.2.7 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code on the puppet master, or an agent with puppet kick enabled, via a crafted request for a report.
How severe is CVE-2013-2274?: CVE-2013-2274 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-2274 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2274?: CVE-2013-2274 primarily affects Puppet. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2274?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-2274 published?: CVE-2013-2274 was published on 2013-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (19)

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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet:2.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet:2.6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet:2.6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet:2.6.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet:2.6.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet:2.6.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet:2.6.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet:2.6.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet:2.6.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet:2.6.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet:2.6.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet:2.6.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet:2.6.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppetlabs:puppet:2.6.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet_enterprise:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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