CVE-2021-27019
CVE-2021-27019 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Puppet Puppet Enterprise with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-532.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-532
- Affected product: Puppet Puppet Enterprise
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
PuppetDB logging included potentially sensitive system information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-27019?
- PuppetDB logging included potentially sensitive system information.
- How severe is CVE-2021-27019?
- CVE-2021-27019 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-27019 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-27019?
- CVE-2021-27019 primarily affects Puppet Puppet Enterprise. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-27019?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-27019 published?
- CVE-2021-27019 was published on 2021-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet_enterprise:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppetdb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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