CVE-2015-6501
CVE-2015-6501 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Puppet Puppet Enterprise with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-601.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- CVSS v2: 5.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-601
- Affected product: Puppet Puppet Enterprise
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Open redirect vulnerability in the Console in Puppet Enterprise before 2015.2.1 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via the string parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-6501?
- Open redirect vulnerability in the Console in Puppet Enterprise before 2015.2.1 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via the string parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2015-6501?
- CVE-2015-6501 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2015-6501 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-6501?
- CVE-2015-6501 affects Puppet Puppet Enterprise. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-6501?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2015-6501 published?
- CVE-2015-6501 was published on 2017-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet_enterprise:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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