How severe is CVE-2013-4965?

CVE-2013-4965 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-4965 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4965?

CVE-2013-4965 primarily affects Puppet Puppet Enterprise. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4965?

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

When was CVE-2013-4965 published?

CVE-2013-4965 was published on 2013-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4965

CVE-2013-4965 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Puppet Puppet Enterprise with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Puppet Puppet Enterprise
Published: 2013-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Puppet Enterprise before 3.1.0 does not properly restrict the number of authentication attempts by a console account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a brute-force attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4965?: Puppet Enterprise before 3.1.0 does not properly restrict the number of authentication attempts by a console account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a brute-force attack.
How severe is CVE-2013-4965?: CVE-2013-4965 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-4965 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4965?: CVE-2013-4965 primarily affects Puppet Puppet Enterprise. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4965?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-4965 published?: CVE-2013-4965 was published on 2013-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet_enterprise:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet_enterprise:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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