How severe is CVE-2015-8470?

CVE-2015-8470 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2015-8470 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-8470?

CVE-2015-8470 affects Puppet Puppet Enterprise. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8470?

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

When was CVE-2015-8470 published?

CVE-2015-8470 was published on 2017-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-8470

CVE-2015-8470 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Puppet Puppet Enterprise with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Puppet Puppet Enterprise
Published: 2017-12-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The console in Puppet Enterprise 3.7.x, 3.8.x, and 2015.2.x does not set the secure flag for the JSESSIONID cookie in an HTTPS session, which makes it easier for remote attackers to capture this cookie by intercepting its transmission within an HTTP session.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8470?: The console in Puppet Enterprise 3.7.x, 3.8.x, and 2015.2.x does not set the secure flag for the JSESSIONID cookie in an HTTPS session, which makes it easier for remote attackers to capture this cookie by intercepting its transmission within an HTTP session.
How severe is CVE-2015-8470?: CVE-2015-8470 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2015-8470 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-8470?: CVE-2015-8470 affects Puppet Puppet Enterprise. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8470?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-8470 published?: CVE-2015-8470 was published on 2017-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://puppet.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-8470

Affected products (1)

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