How severe is CVE-2013-4761?

CVE-2013-4761 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-4761 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-2013-4761?

CVE-2013-4761 primarily affects Puppet. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4761?

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

When was CVE-2013-4761 published?

CVE-2013-4761 was published on 2013-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4761

CVE-2013-4761 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Puppet with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. 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 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Puppet
Published: 2013-08-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Puppet 2.7.x before 2.7.23 and 3.2.x before 3.2.4, and Puppet Enterprise 2.8.x before 2.8.3 and 3.0.x before 3.0.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Ruby programs from the master via the resource_type service. NOTE: this vulnerability can only be exploited utilizing unspecified "local file system access" to the Puppet Master.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4761?: Unspecified vulnerability in Puppet 2.7.x before 2.7.23 and 3.2.x before 3.2.4, and Puppet Enterprise 2.8.x before 2.8.3 and 3.0.x before 3.0.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Ruby programs from the master via the resource_type service. NOTE: this vulnerability can only be exploited utilizing unspecified "local file system access" to the Puppet Master.
How severe is CVE-2013-4761?: CVE-2013-4761 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-4761 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-2013-4761?: CVE-2013-4761 primarily affects Puppet. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4761?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-4761 published?: CVE-2013-4761 was published on 2013-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet:3.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet:3.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppetlabs:puppet:3.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet:2.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppetlabs:puppet:2.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppetlabs:puppet:2.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet_enterprise:2.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet_enterprise:2.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet_enterprise:2.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet_enterprise:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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