How severe is CVE-2014-3249?

CVE-2014-3249 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-3249 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3249?

CVE-2014-3249 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-2014-3249?

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

When was CVE-2014-3249 published?

CVE-2014-3249 was published on 2014-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3249

CVE-2014-3249 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Puppet Puppet Enterprise
Published: 2014-06-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Puppet Enterprise 2.8.x before 2.8.7 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via vectors involving hiding and unhiding nodes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3249?: Puppet Enterprise 2.8.x before 2.8.7 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via vectors involving hiding and unhiding nodes.
How severe is CVE-2014-3249?: CVE-2014-3249 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-3249 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3249?: CVE-2014-3249 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-2014-3249?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3249 published?: CVE-2014-3249 was published on 2014-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet_enterprise:2.8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet_enterprise:2.8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet_enterprise:2.8.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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