CVE-2014-7170
CVE-2014-7170 is a low-severity vulnerability in Puppet Puppet Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9. 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-362.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-362
- Affected product: Puppet Puppet Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Race condition in Puppet Server 0.2.0 allows local users to obtain sensitive information by accessing it in between package installation or upgrade and the start of the service.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-7170?
- Race condition in Puppet Server 0.2.0 allows local users to obtain sensitive information by accessing it in between package installation or upgrade and the start of the service.
- How severe is CVE-2014-7170?
- CVE-2014-7170 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2014-7170 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-7170?
- CVE-2014-7170 affects Puppet Puppet Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-7170?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2014-7170 published?
- CVE-2014-7170 was published on 2014-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet_server:0.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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