How severe is CVE-2013-4971?

CVE-2013-4971 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-4971 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4971?

CVE-2013-4971 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-2013-4971?

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

When was CVE-2013-4971 published?

CVE-2013-4971 was published on 2014-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4971

CVE-2013-4971 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Puppet Puppet Enterprise
Published: 2014-03-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Puppet Enterprise before 3.2.0 does not properly restrict access to node endpoints in the console, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4971?: Puppet Enterprise before 3.2.0 does not properly restrict access to node endpoints in the console, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2013-4971?: CVE-2013-4971 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-4971 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4971?: CVE-2013-4971 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-2013-4971?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-4971 published?: CVE-2013-4971 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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