How severe is CVE-2013-4958?

CVE-2013-4958 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-4958 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4958?

CVE-2013-4958 primarily affects Puppet Puppet Enterprise. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4958?

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

When was CVE-2013-4958 published?

CVE-2013-4958 was published on 2013-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4958

CVE-2013-4958 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Puppet Puppet Enterprise with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Puppet Puppet Enterprise
Published: 2013-08-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Puppet Enterprise before 3.0.1 does not use a session timeout, which makes it easier for attackers to gain privileges by leveraging an unattended workstation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4958?: Puppet Enterprise before 3.0.1 does not use a session timeout, which makes it easier for attackers to gain privileges by leveraging an unattended workstation.
How severe is CVE-2013-4958?: CVE-2013-4958 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-4958 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4958?: CVE-2013-4958 primarily affects Puppet Puppet Enterprise. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4958?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-4958 published?: CVE-2013-4958 was published on 2013-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://puppetlabs.com/security/cve/cve-2013-4958/

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet_enterprise:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet_enterprise:2.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet_enterprise:2.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:2.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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