How severe is CVE-2017-2297?

CVE-2017-2297 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-2297 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-2297?

CVE-2017-2297 primarily affects Puppet Puppet Enterprise. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2297?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-2297 published?

CVE-2017-2297 was published on 2018-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-2297

CVE-2017-2297 is a high-severity vulnerability in Puppet Puppet Enterprise with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 6.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Puppet Puppet Enterprise
Published: 2018-02-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Puppet Enterprise versions prior to 2016.4.5 and 2017.2.1 did not correctly authenticate users before returning labeled RBAC access tokens. This issue has been fixed in Puppet Enterprise 2016.4.5 and 2017.2.1. This only affects users with labeled tokens, which is not the default for tokens.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2297?: Puppet Enterprise versions prior to 2016.4.5 and 2017.2.1 did not correctly authenticate users before returning labeled RBAC access tokens. This issue has been fixed in Puppet Enterprise 2016.4.5 and 2017.2.1. This only affects users with labeled tokens, which is not the default for tokens.
How severe is CVE-2017-2297?: CVE-2017-2297 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-2297 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2297?: CVE-2017-2297 primarily affects Puppet Puppet Enterprise. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2297?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-2297 published?: CVE-2017-2297 was published on 2018-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://puppet.com/security/cve/cve-2017-2297

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet_enterprise:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet_enterprise:2016.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet_enterprise:2016.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet_enterprise:2017.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet_enterprise:2017.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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