How severe is CVE-2013-4966?

CVE-2013-4966 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-4966 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4966?

CVE-2013-4966 primarily affects Puppet Puppet Enterprise. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4966?

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

When was CVE-2013-4966 published?

CVE-2013-4966 was published on 2014-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4966

CVE-2013-4966 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Puppet Puppet Enterprise with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Puppet Puppet Enterprise
Published: 2014-03-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The master external node classification script in Puppet Enterprise before 3.2.0 does not verify the identity of consoles, which allows remote attackers to create arbitrary classifications on the master by spoofing a console.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4966?: The master external node classification script in Puppet Enterprise before 3.2.0 does not verify the identity of consoles, which allows remote attackers to create arbitrary classifications on the master by spoofing a console.
How severe is CVE-2013-4966?: CVE-2013-4966 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-4966 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4966?: CVE-2013-4966 primarily affects Puppet Puppet Enterprise. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4966?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-4966 published?: CVE-2013-4966 was published on 2014-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet_enterprise:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet_enterprise:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet_enterprise:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet_enterprise:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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